How do I set environment variables in Node.js?
You can set environment variables in Node.js using the process.env
object. You can define them in your terminal or in a .env
file.
Can you show me an example of using a .env file?
Sure! First, install the dotenv
package. Then, create a .env
file with your variables, like DB_HOST=localhost
. In your code, require it using require('dotenv').config();
.
What if I want to set them directly in the terminal?
You can set them directly in the terminal like this: DB_HOST=localhost node yourscript.js
. This will make DB_HOST
available in your script.
Are there any best practices for managing environment variables?
Yes, keep sensitive information out of your codebase, use a .env
file for local development, and ensure it's included in your .gitignore
.
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