Hey friends!Are you tired of juggling countless environment variables across different projects? Do you find yourself constantly tweaking your The Problem with Traditional .env FilesWe’ve all been there. You start a new project, set up a few environment variables in a The worst part? These variables are always loaded, even when you don’t need them. It’s like carrying around a huge keychain when you only need one key. Not only that, sometimes they start conflicting with one another; a Enter direnv: Your Environment’s Best FriendDirenv is like a smart badge for your code. It automatically loads and unloads environment variables based on your current directory. Here’s why it’s awesome:
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Pro Tip: Handling SecretsFor sensitive data, check out Dotenvx. Wrapping UpDirenv isn’t just a tool; it’s a new way of thinking about environment management. It’s secure, efficient, and plays well with modern development practices like 12-factor apps. I made a video covering all about, catch it here. Give direnv a try, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it! |
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