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To "make" or create a .env.local file for your project, you essentially create a plain text file that stores local environment variables (like API keys or database URLs) that should stay on your machine and not be shared. How to Create a .env.local Locate Your Project Root

.env.local is a configuration file used primarily in JavaScript frameworks (like Next.js, React, Vue, and Nuxt.js) and other modern web stacks. It belongs to the family of "dotenv" files, which are used to store environment variables. .env.local

# .env.local.production DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@prod-host:5432/prod_database To "make" or create a

env.local for web development, specifically tailored for frameworks like Next.js and Vite. Keeping Secrets Secret: Why You Need .env.local .env.local