dotenv
Load environment variables from a .env file into the Elixir application environment for development and non-release deployments.
What is dotenv?
Dotenv for Elixir is a port of the popular dotenv library that enables Elixir applications to load configuration from `.env` files into the system environment. It simplifies development and deployment in environments like Heroku or Dokku where configuration is managed via environment variables, though it is not compatible with Elixir releases.
Elixir developers deploying to platforms like Heroku or Dokku that rely on environment variables for configuration, particularly those not using Elixir releases. It is also suited for development and testing environments where managing environment variables via files is convenient.
Developers choose Dotenv for Elixir because it provides a familiar, dotenv-style workflow for loading environment variables from files, integrates easily with non-release deployments, and offers both automatic loading and a serverless API for fine-grained control. Its ability to restrict usage to specific environments (e.g., dev and test) ensures it doesn't interfere with production setups.
Overview
A port of dotenv to Elixir
Use Cases
Best For
- Simplifying configuration management in Elixir projects deployed to Heroku or Dokku where environment variables are the primary configuration method.
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