.env.dist.local !!better!! | 8K 2024 |

With .env.dist.local , common local configurations—such as a standard port for a local Docker container or a shared development API key—are pre-filled. This allows the application to run "out of the box" for new teammates while keeping these settings separate from the core production defaults in .env . Best Practices for Management

This file helps developers get started quickly without hunting for configuration details, while keeping production secrets safe. .env.dist.local

Common contents and structure