.env.sample Apr 2026

.env files are simple text files that store environment variables for a project. They contain key-value pairs of variables and their corresponding values, which are then loaded into the application's environment. This way, sensitive information is kept separate from the codebase, reducing the risk of exposure.

A .env.sample file is a template or a sample .env file that provides a skeleton for the actual .env file. It contains the same key-value pairs as the .env file but with sample or placeholder values. The purpose of .env.sample is to serve as a reference for developers, indicating which environment variables are required for the project and what format they should take. .env.sample

# API keys API_KEY_GOOGLE=YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY API_KEY_GITHUB=YOUR_GITHUB_API_KEY reducing the risk of exposure.

# Database credentials DB_HOST=localhost DB_PORT=5432 DB_USERNAME=myuser DB_PASSWORD=mypassword DB_NAME=mydatabase .env.sample