[TASK 1.3.4] Securely configure environment variables on Heroku.

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Configure environment variables on Heroku to securely manage sensitive information and application settings.

Acceptance Criteria:

• [x] All sensitive environment variables are securely configured on Heroku.
• [x] The application runs correctly with the configured variables.
• [x] No sensitive information is hardcoded in the project files.

Steps:

1. Identify all sensitive environment variables (e.g., SECRET_KEY, DATABASE_URL, etc.).
2. Use the Heroku CLI or Heroku Dashboard to securely set these variables.
3. Test the application to ensure it runs correctly with the configured variables.
4. Ensure no sensitive information is left in the codebase.
5. Document the environment variable configuration process.

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