How do I use the dotenv package in my Node.js project?
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How do I use the dotenv package in my Node.js project?
To use the dotenv package, first install it using npm: npm install dotenv. Then, create a .env file in your project root.
What should I put in the .env file?
In the .env file, you can define your environment variables in the format KEY=VALUE. For example, DATABASE_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017/mydb.
How do I access these variables in my code?
You can access the variables by requiring dotenv at the top of your main file: require('dotenv').config(); Then use process.env.KEY to access the values.
Can I use dotenv in production?
Yes, you can use dotenv in production, but make sure to manage your environment variables securely and avoid committing your .env file to version control.
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