Document process.loadEnvFile for loading .env files #8233

ycmjason · 2025-10-17T07:23:59Z

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Added information about loading .env files programmatically in Node.js using process.loadEnvFile.

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This PR adds documentation for process.loadEnvFile(), a built-in Node.js API for loading .env files programmatically. The documentation complements the existing CLI flag (--env-file) section by providing developers with a programmatic alternative.

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Added a new section documenting the process.loadEnvFile(path) API
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Documented version history, parameters, and behavior notes

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Added information about loading .env files programmatically in Node.js using process.loadEnvFile. Signed-off-by: YCM Jason <me@ycmjason.com>

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mikeesto · 2025-10-19T00:37:26Z

I haven't had a chance to dig in but seems odd that the preview shows a 500 error? https://nodejs-btlkbb6vr-openjs.vercel.app/en/learn/command-line/how-to-read-environment-variables-from-nodejs

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avivkeller · 2025-10-19T19:19:27Z

@ycmjason please lint, then we can merge

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