How to use environment variables in Node.js

Managing configuration and sensitive data through environment variables is essential for secure and flexible Node.js applications across different deployment environments. As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, I’ve implemented environment variable management in numerous Node.js backend services for API keys, database connections, and deployment-specific configurations. From my expertise, the most secure approach is to use process.env with the dotenv package for local development. This method keeps sensitive data out of source code while providing easy configuration management across development, staging, and production environments.

Read More…
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get early information about new products, product updates and blog posts.
How to Merge Objects in JavaScript
How to Merge Objects in JavaScript

How to Center a Button in CSS
How to Center a Button in CSS

How to check if a key exists in JavaScript object?
How to check if a key exists in JavaScript object?

How to Use Bootstrap Dropdown in Angular – CoreUI Integration Guide
How to Use Bootstrap Dropdown in Angular – CoreUI Integration Guide

Answers by CoreUI Core Team