.env.python.local

While a standard .env file is common, adopting a more granular approach—specifically using .env.python.local —offers superior control over your local environment. What is .env.python.local ?

# Ignore all environment configuration files .env .env.python.local # Allow committing template structures only !.env.example !.env.defaults Use code with caution. Standard Python Scope Resolution vs. Environment Scoping .env.python.local

This "local overrides" pattern is so powerful that it has been adopted by projects beyond the Python ecosystem. However, its principles are directly transferable. While a standard