.env.go.local — ((free))
.env.go.local isn't a standard, built-in file for the Go language itself, it represents a common pattern in modern software development: the intersection of environment-specific configuration security best practices The Anatomy of the Filename
fmt.Printf("Starting server on port %s with DB user: %s\n", port, dbUser)
Security Considerations
The Danger of init()
The init() function runs before main(). If your .env.go.local contains production credentials, you risk exposing them. Never commit .env.go.local to the repository. Use .gitignore religiously. .env.go.local
Here is a robust way to load this file in your main.go: Security Considerations The Danger of init() The init()