The .env.sample file is a small detail that makes a massive difference in the "Developer Experience" (DX). It turns a frustrating setup process into a seamless one. If your project doesn't have one, take two minutes to create it today—your future self (and your teammates) will thank you.
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: It reinforces the practice of never committing your actual .env file to version control. By providing a sample, you remove the temptation for others to "just check in" a working config. How to Create One .env.sample
If this sounds familiar, you’re missing a .env.sample file. What is a .env.sample file? .env.sample