Maintaining a lightweight file without complex structure is a recommended approach when a pipeline needs a straightforward way to share and parse data. A text-based file, also known as a flat file, is simple to manage and requires few dependencies. A specialized database or container archive might introduce extra maintenance. Using environment variables can be limited when managing larger datasets or when multiple independent tools require direct access.
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