(Highest priority for local development) .env.local .env.development .env (Lowest priority; general defaults)
: If you are running a local instance of MongoDB or PostgreSQL, you can define your DATABASE_URL here. .env.development.local
: It is strictly for local use and should never be committed to version control (Git). (Highest priority for local development)
The .env.development.local file is a specialized environment variable file used to store configuration settings and sensitive information (like API keys or database credentials) specifically for a developer's during the development phase . Its primary characteristics include: .env.development.local
