.env.go.local Apr 2026

import ( "log"

DB_HOST=localhost DB_PORT=5432 DB_USER=myuser DB_PASSWORD=mypassword However, on your local machine, you want to use a different database instance with different credentials. You can create a .env.go.local file with the following contents: .env.go.local

Remember to follow best practices, such as keeping your .env.go.local file out of version control and using a consistent naming convention for your environment variables. on your local machine

In this blog post, we'll explore how to use a .env.go.local file to simplify local development in Go applications. you have the following environment variables:

Let's say you're building a web application that uses a database. In your .env file, you have the following environment variables: