Best Practices
Guides and advice for managing environment variables and Laravel apps securely.
Laravel APP_KEY Rotation Playbooks for Real-World Scenarios
Everything you need to know about Laravel APP_KEY rotation—when to do it, why it matters, and how to avoid downtime.
Rotating Your Laravel APP_KEY Without Breaking Everything
Learn how to rotate your Laravel APP_KEY safely. Covers manual rotation, key rings with old keys, side effects, and when to drop old keys.
How to Share .env Files Safely with Agencies & Clients (Without Risking Secrets)
Learn the safest ways to share .env files with freelancers, agencies, and clients. Avoid email/Slack leaks, prevent drift, and keep your Laravel environments secure with versioning, validation, and audit trails.
Understanding Laravel .env Files: Hidden Tricks, Tips & Best Practices
If you’ve worked with Laravel, you’re surely familiar with the humble .env file. It’s that simple text file where you keep configuration secrets and environment-specific settings.
Variable Expansion in Laravel .env (a few powerful patterns)
Laravel’s .env files can do more than just hold static values. With variable expansion, you can reference one environment variable inside another—making your configuration cleaner, more consistent, and easier to manage across environments.
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