Typically, you might have a .env file in your project's root directory that contains environment variables for your application. However, this file might not be suitable for local development, as you may need to override certain variables or add new ones specific to your local machine.
By adopting this approach, you can focus on building and testing your Go applications without worrying about environment variable management. Happy coding! .env.go.local
func main() { // Load environment variables from .env and .env.go.local files err := godotenv.Load(".env", ".env.go.local") if err != nil { log.Fatal("Error loading environment variables:", err) } Typically, you might have a
Here's an example of how you can structure your project: Happy coding
In this blog post, we'll explore how to use a .env.go.local file to simplify local development in Go applications.
// Access environment variables log.Println("Local environment variable:", os.Getenv("LOCAL_VAR")) } In this example, the godotenv.Load function loads environment variables from both .env and .env.go.local files. If there are any duplicate variables, the values from .env.go.local will override those in .env .
