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Using dotenv in Node.js: A Comprehensive Guide

Last Updated: January 15th, 2025

Configuration management can quickly become overwhelming. Especially when you're juggling multiple environments—development, testing, and production. Enter dotenv, a zero-dependency module that makes managing environment variables a breeze in your Node.js applications. dotenv is a popular Node.js…