process.env (System-level environment variables set on the hosting provider)
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CI/CD platforms like Vercel, Netlify, Docker, or AWS do not read .local files because they do not commit to your repository. If you need to configure production variables for your live website, always input them directly into your hosting provider's Environment Variables settings dashboard. 3. Keep Public vs. Private Variables Distinct .env.local.production
be committed to version control as they often contain sensitive API keys or database credentials.
const envSchema = z.object( DATABASE_URL: z.string().url(), API_KEY: z.string().min(1), NODE_ENV: z.enum(['development', 'production', 'test']).default('development'), NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL: z.string().url().optional(), ); process
Now, importing env from this module anywhere in your code will give you full TypeScript autocomplete and type safety for your configuration.
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Below is a standard structure. Fill in the values specific to your project:
: Variables explicitly set on the host machine or CI/CD platform (e.g., Vercel, Netlify, AWS). These always win.