How to not hardcode passwords?

Question

In my last question \"Portable database for storing secrets\" the best answer until now tell to use sqlite-crypt.

Reading sqlite-crypt docs, the new param for open

Answer 1

Some options.

1. Ask the user for a passkey (aka they memorize one password to get to all their password) (good idea)

2. Create a key on the first startup of the app, which is then hashed in your own unique way (bad idea)

3. Use a mixture of the above, aka give users the options of one, or two (remember my password checkbox)