Work — .env.sample

require('dotenv').config();

If this sounds familiar, you’re missing a .env.sample file. What is a .env.sample file? .env.sample

Instead of leaving a value blank, use strings like your_api_key_here or db_password . require('dotenv')

A .env.sample file is a template used in software development to show which are needed to run an application, without revealing actual secret keys, passwords, or credentials. It is commonly committed to version control (like Git) so other developers know how to configure their local environments. Common Contents If this sounds familiar