.env.sample

Because .env files contain secrets, they are (or should be) included in your .gitignore file so they are never uploaded to a public repository.

If you want to take your workflow to the next level, you can use packages like . This library compares your .env file with your .env.sample (or .env.example ) every time the app starts. If a variable is present in the sample but missing in your local environment, the app will throw an error and refuse to run. This ensures that no developer ever forgets a required configuration. .env.sample

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