php-symfonyHow to use the PHP Symfony .env file?

The .env file is a special file in Symfony that contains environment variables. It is used to store configuration values that are specific to the environment in which the application is running.

Example code

APP_ENV=dev
APP_SECRET=abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

The APP_ENV variable is used to set the environment in which the application is running. The APP_SECRET variable is used to store a secret key that is used to secure the application.

Code explanation

• APP_ENV: This variable is used to set the environment in which the application is running. It can be set to dev, prod, or test.
• APP_SECRET: This variable is used to store a secret key that is used to secure the application. It should be a long, random string of characters.

Helpful links

• Symfony Documentation - Environment Variables

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