: This file is typically added to your .gitignore to prevent sensitive credentials like API keys or local database URLs from being pushed to public repositories.
# .gitignore entry .env.local .env.*.local .env.local
In the world of software development, are key-value pairs used to configure applications without changing the code. For example, instead of hardcoding https://staging.com , you use a variable like API_URL . : This file is typically added to your
It is used to override variables defined in .env or other environment files during local development. For example, if .env defines a shared testing database URL, you can use .env.local to point to a private database on your own machine. instead of hardcoding https://staging.com