: It provides a structured list of variables that only apply to the local development environment (e.g., local database ports, Docker settings).
For example, your .env.local could contain: .env.dist.local
: It serves as a bridge. If a project has a "standard" local setup (like a specific Docker port or a local dev mail catcher), .env.dist.local stores those shared local assumptions. : It provides a structured list of variables
Each developer copies the local template to create their private instance. Edit .env.local Add actual passwords or API keys that should not be shared. Best Practices Load .envrc.local, .envrc.dist · Issue #556 - GitHub Each developer copies the local template to create
You can create a .env.local file based on this template and override or add specific settings as needed for your local environment.
: A file containing machine-specific overrides that should never be committed to a shared repository.