What is the go-dotenv package and how do I use it?

What is the go-dotenv package and how do I use it?

The go-dotenv package is a Go library for loading environment variables from a .env file into your application. It helps manage configuration settings.

How do I install the go-dotenv package?

You can install it using Go modules. Run go get github.com/joho/godotenv in your terminal.

Can you show me a simple example of how to use it?

Sure! First, create a .env file with your variables. Then, in your Go code, use godotenv.Load() to load them.

What if my .env file is in a different directory?

You can specify the path in the Load() function like this: godotenv.Load("path/to/.env").