You want to keep sensitive keys out of your .env file and instead store them in server environment variables. How does Laravel prioritize environment variables?

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Laravel - Configuration and Environment

You want to keep sensitive keys out of your .env file and instead store them in server environment variables. How does Laravel prioritize environment variables?

ALaravel ignores server environment variables if .env exists

B.env file values override server environment variables

CLaravel merges both and uses the first found alphabetically

DServer environment variables override .env file values

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Laravel environment variable priority
Laravel loads server environment variables first, then .env file variables.
Step 2: Identify override behavior
If a variable exists in server environment, it overrides the .env file value.
Final Answer:
Server environment variables override .env file values -> Option D
Quick Check:
Server env vars have higher priority than .env [OK]

Quick Trick: Server env vars override .env file values [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming .env always overrides server vars
Thinking Laravel merges alphabetically
Ignoring server environment variables

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You want to keep sensitive keys out of your .env file and instead store them in server environment variables. How does Laravel prioritize environment variables?

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Step 2: Identify override behavior

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