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Putting an API key directly into a mobile app is dangerous, because attackers can unpack the app and steal the key.
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10/29/2026
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Build Your Own ChatGPT with Flutter and Gemini API: Streaming Chat in 200 Lines of Code
youtubeOrhan Yazdan10/17/2026
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