Static Configuration
Static configuration is a software development practice where configuration settings are defined and fixed at compile-time or deployment-time, rather than being dynamically changed at runtime. It involves storing configuration data in files (e.g., JSON, YAML, XML) or environment variables that are loaded when an application starts. This approach ensures predictable behavior and simplifies debugging by making configurations immutable during execution.
Developers should use static configuration for applications where stability, reproducibility, and security are priorities, such as in production environments, containerized deployments, or CI/CD pipelines. It is particularly useful in microservices architectures to manage service-specific settings without runtime overhead, and in scenarios like infrastructure-as-code (IaC) where configurations are version-controlled and deployed consistently.