# .env.dist.local LOCAL_DB_PORT=5432 ENABLE_DEBUG_BAR=true MOCK_EXTERNAL_API=true Use code with caution.
Like all .dist files, .env.dist.local is . It should never contain real secrets (API keys, passwords). Instead, it contains placeholders. This keeps the actual sensitive data in .env.local (which is git-ignored) while keeping the structure of those secrets visible to the team. How to Implement .env.dist.local .env.dist.local
Using this file offers several strategic advantages for team-based development: 1. Documenting Local Requirements Instead, it contains placeholders
The .env.dist.local file is a . To understand its purpose, it helps to break down the standard "dot-env" hierarchy used by many frameworks (like Symfony or various Node.js setups): .env : The default configuration file. .env.local : Machine-specific overrides (ignored by Git). Documenting Local Requirements The
The main goal of .env.dist.local is to provide a . While .env.dist defines what the entire application needs to run, .env.dist.local defines what a developer might need to change specifically on their own machine without affecting the main distribution template. Why Use .env.dist.local?