The next time you set up a project, don't just create a generic .env . Embrace the hierarchy. Commit .env.development , ignore .env.development.local , and unlock the full potential of your development workflow.
And sometimes, .env.development.local is the truest environment of all. .env.development.local
# .env.development (Committed) VITE_API_URL=https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com VITE_ENABLE_MOCKS=false The next time you set up a project,
: Use this file to set variables (like a local database password or a private API key) that should override general settings defined in .env.development Security & Privacy : This file is intended for your machine only. It should be added to your .gitignore .env.development.local