How do I use environment variables in Express.js?
You can use the dotenv
package to manage environment variables in your Express.js application. First, install it using npm.
What is the purpose of using environment variables?
Environment variables help you manage configuration settings, such as database URLs and API keys, without hardcoding them in your code.
Can you show me an example of how to set it up?
Sure! First, create a .env
file in your project root and add your variables like this: DB_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017/mydb
. Then, in your app, require dotenv
and call config()
.
Is it safe to store sensitive information in the .env file?
Yes, but make sure to add the .env
file to your .gitignore
to prevent it from being pushed to version control.
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