NestJS Docker Production: Firebase JSON Credential Not Loading

Frontend and Backend Development
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Containerizing my NestJS service causes Firebase credential issues.

Direct file method:

fbConnector.initialize({ auth: fbConnector.useKey(require('./fb_config.json')) });

Env variable approach:

fbConnector.initialize({ auth: fbConnector.useKey(JSON.parse(process.env.FB_CONFIG)) });

Volume mount method fails. How can this be resolved?

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I encountered similar issues during the containerization of a NestJS service and found that the root cause was often related to the exact mounting path and file system permissions within the container. In my experience, using environment variables instead of direct file mounts offers a more predictable approach. I ensured that the JSON string for the credentials was formatted correctly and that it was injected into the container before the application started. This method not only bypassed the volume mounting issues but also enhanced the security and portability of the service.