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# Other settings SMTP_HOST=localhost SMTP_PORT=25 SMTP_USERNAME= SMTP_PASSWORD=
It allows a team lead to provide a "local distribution" file that others can copy and fill in, ensuring everyone has the same local-only configuration keys. 2. How to Set It Up .env.dist.local
: The Local Advisor. Used if the King is silent. Used if the King is silent
.env.dist.local is a non-standard naming convention for an environment variable template. In modern software development, it is typically used to provide a local distribution template for environment-specific configurations. 1. Purpose and Usage Template for Local Machines .env.dist.local
In this story, .env.dist.local is the unsung hero that makes "it works on my machine" actually true for everyone else on the team.
It contains the keys (but usually dummy values) for secrets like API keys or private tokens that are only needed for your local build.