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$root = .'/../';

to ensure your local files stay private. .env.default.local

– Understandable but nonstandard. Prefer separate .env.example and .env.local for clarity and ecosystem compatibility. This public link is valid for 7 days

: A shared, version-controlled set of "local defaults" that provide a starting point for local development without exposing sensitive secrets. .env.default.local The primary purpose of this file is standardization across a team Can’t copy the link right now

To understand where this file fits, why it exists, and how to use it effectively, we need to unpack the mechanics of environment cascades. The Environment File Hierarchy