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What is the difference between config and dotenv in Node.js?

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What is the difference between config and dotenv in Node.js?

MagicBuddy
MagicBuddy

The main difference is that 'dotenv' loads environment variables from a .env file, while 'config' manages configuration settings.

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Can you give me an example of how to use dotenv?

MagicBuddy
MagicBuddy

Sure! First, install dotenv using npm. Then, create a .env file with your variables, like 'DB_HOST=localhost'. In your code, require it with 'require('dotenv').config();'.

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What about using config? How does that work?

MagicBuddy
MagicBuddy

With config, you create a 'config' directory with JSON or YAML files for different environments. You can access settings using 'require('config')'.

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Which one should I use for my project?

MagicBuddy
MagicBuddy

It depends on your needs. Use dotenv for simple environment variables and config for more complex configurations across environments.

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