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Original issue: googleapis/google-cloud-python#4358
After successful use of credentials, _ = google.auth.default(), an application crashes when credentials cannot be detected:
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File "/usr/local/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/google/cloud/client.py", line 212, in __init__
Client.__init__(self, credentials=credentials, _http=_http)
File "/usr/local/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/google/cloud/client.py", line 125, in __init__
credentials, _ = google.auth.default()
File "/usr/local/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/google/auth/_default.py", line 286, in default
raise exceptions.DefaultCredentialsError(_HELP_MESSAGE)
DefaultCredentialsError: Could not automatically determine credentials. Please set GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS or
explicitly create credential and re-run the application. For more
information, please see
https://developers.google.com/accounts/docs/application-default-credentials./cc @dmho418
javabrett, mike-seekwell and wronk
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This issue needs some love.This issue needs some love.Important issue which blocks shipping the next release. Will be fixed prior to next release.Important issue which blocks shipping the next release. Will be fixed prior to next release.Error or flaw in code with unintended results or allowing sub-optimal usage patterns.Error or flaw in code with unintended results or allowing sub-optimal usage patterns.