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# .env.development.local (local only) DEBUG_LEVEL=trace USE_MOCK_PAYMENT_GATEWAY=false

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The Guardian of the Local Machine: Understanding .env.development.local A typical hierarchy (from lowest to highest priority)

# .env.development.local API_URL=http://localhost:5000/api PRIVATE_KEY=secret_123456789 Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Ensure it's Ignored: Make sure your .gitignore file includes or specifically .env.development.local to prevent accidental commits DEV Community 3. Framework-Specific Notes Server-Side: Variables are accessible via process.env.KEY Client-Side: To expose a variable to the browser, it be prefixed with NEXT_PUBLIC_ # Example: NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:3000 Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Client-Side: By default, variables are only loaded if they start with Access them in your app via import.meta.env.VITE_KEY Modes and Environment Variables - Vue CLI .env.development.local

To wield this powerful file safely and effectively, follow these rules:

The .env.development.local file is unique because it combines two specific constraints: it only applies to the environment and it is intended to be local to a specific machine. The "Local" Shield: Security and Privacy

Most modern build tools follow a specific precedence order when loading environment variables from files. A typical hierarchy (from lowest to highest priority) looks like this: