Express JS Env Variables: Essential Setup & Best Practices

Опубликовано: 21 Октябрь 2024
на канале: Alex Rusin
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Express JS env variables are one one of the most important aspects of building a scalable and secure Node.js and Express application.

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You'll learn how to use dotenv file in Node.js and configure environment variables to keep sensitive data like API keys and database connections secure while making your app flexible and production-ready.

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:32 – Setting Up `.env` and `.env.example` Files
1:19 – Adding Environment Variables to `.gitignore`
1:29 – Loading Environment Variables with `dotenv-cli`
2:54 – Creating a Centralized Configuration File
3:49 – Accessing Environment Variables in Your Code
5:21 – Conclusion

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of how to effectively handle environment variables in your Node.js and Express projects.

🚀 Be sure to watch the first part of this series where we scaffold a Node.js and Express app:    • Express JS Tutorial: Project Set Up and Sc...  

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