How do I setup the dotenv file in Node.js?

Question

I am trying to use the dotenv NPM package and it is not working for me. I have a file config/config.js with the following content:

Answer 1

If you use "firebase-functions" to host your sever-side-rendered application, you should be aware of this one:

error: Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, open 'C:\Codes\url_shortener\functions\.env'

Means you have to store the .env file in the functions folder as well.

Found this one by:

console.log(require('dotenv').config())