Environment file strategy
env
.env.development
.env.staging
.env.production
.env.examplePipeline separation
- development: feature implementation and local validation
- staging: integration and QA checks
- production: live user traffic
Validation checkpoints
- Ensure API/DB URLs are not cross-contaminated
- Confirm server-only secrets are not exposed to frontend bundles
- Confirm staging and production data are isolated