.env.go.local Apr 2026

Here's an example of how you can structure your project:

DB_HOST=localdb DB_PORT=5433 DB_USER=localuser DB_PASSWORD=localpassword When you run your Go application on your local machine, it will use the environment variables from both .env and .env.go.local files. The values from .env.go.local will override those in .env , so your application will use the local database instance with the specified credentials. .env.go.local

By adopting this approach, you can focus on building and testing your Go applications without worrying about environment variable management. Happy coding! Here's an example of how you can structure

In this blog post, we'll explore how to use a .env.go.local file to simplify local development in Go applications. Happy coding

func main() { // Load environment variables from .env and .env.go.local files err := godotenv.Load(".env", ".env.go.local") if err != nil { log.Fatal("Error loading environment variables:", err) }

package main

my-go-app/ ├── .env ├── .env.go.local ├── main.go └── ... In this example, the .env file contains environment variables that are shared across all environments, while the .env.go.local file contains local environment variables specific to your machine.