Using dotenv (.env) files with Atlas
A .env file is a simple text file used to store environment variables for applications. It helps developers manage
configuration settings, such as database credentials, API keys, and other sensitive information, without hardcoding them
into the source code. By using a .env file, developers can keep their codebase clean, secure, and easily configurable
across different environments.
For developers who want to use .env files with Atlas, there are two ways users can do so through the standard Atlas
HCL configuration file:
