The important rule is that . For example, if a variable is defined in both .env.production.local and .env.local , the value from .env.production.local will be used.
: Unlike standard shell variables, these are persistent text files stored in the project root. Usage Warnings .env.local.production
Always refer to the documentation of the specific framework or tool you're using for detailed instructions on how to utilize .env files and environment variables effectively. The important rule is that
# Block all local environment files .env*.local # Or explicitly block this specific file .env.local.production Use code with caution. 2. Never Use it for Containerized CI/CD (Docker/Kubernetes) Usage Warnings Always refer to the documentation of
Use .env.production.local strictly for machine-specific, live production secrets during local validation.
Note that if you use a src directory, these .env.* files must always go in the , alongside package.json , not inside the src directory.