my-go-app/ ├── .env ├── .env.go.local ├── main.go └── ... In this example, the .env file contains environment variables that are shared across all environments, while the .env.go.local file contains local environment variables specific to your machine.
To load environment variables from both .env and .env.go.local files, you can use a library like github.com/joho/godotenv . Here's an example of how you can load environment variables in your Go application: .env.go.local
In this blog post, we'll explore how to use a .env.go.local file to simplify local development in Go applications. my-go-app/ ├──
"github.com/joho/godotenv" )
Here's an example of how you can structure your project: Here's an example of how you can load
Environment variables are a great way to decouple configuration from code, making your application more flexible and portable. However, managing environment variables can become a challenge, especially in local development.
By adopting this approach, you can focus on building and testing your Go applications without worrying about environment variable management. Happy coding!