Node.js: The environment variables

This documentation is part of the Handle secrets guide. View the full guide here: How to handle secrets with Node.js.

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A common best practice in the industry is to store secrets in environment variables.

Environment variables are defined outside your code and are set before Node.js starts. The idea is to define all your secrets using environment variables, so they are never hard-coded in your application.