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The .env.dist.local file is a . To understand its purpose, it helps to break down the standard "dot-env" hierarchy used by many frameworks (like Symfony or various Node.js setups): .env : The default configuration file. .env.local : Machine-specific overrides (ignored by Git).

: Developers should copy this file to create their own private .env.local . cp .env.dist.local .env.local Use code with caution. .env.dist.local

: Create .env.dist.local and add the necessary local variables with empty or default values. .env.dist.local

Using this file offers several strategic advantages for team-based development: 1. Documenting Local Requirements .env.dist.local