How can I manage configuration in a Node.js application?
You can manage configuration in Node.js using environment variables, configuration files, or libraries like dotenv.
What is the dotenv library and how do I use it?
The dotenv library loads environment variables from a .env file into process.env. You can install it using npm.
Can you show me a simple example of using dotenv?
Sure! First, install it with npm install dotenv
. Then, create a .env file with DB_HOST=localhost
, and in your app, add require('dotenv').config();
to access process.env.DB_HOST
.
Are there any other libraries for configuration management?
Yes, other popular libraries include config, convict, and nconf, each offering different features for managing configurations.
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