Description: In the context of software development, ‘Environment’ refers to a configuration object that contains specific settings for the environment in which an application runs. This object allows developers to define variables and configurations that may vary depending on the environment, such as development, testing, or production. For example, different API endpoints, access keys, and logging configurations relevant to each environment can be set. The use of ‘Environment’ facilitates configuration management, as it allows the same codebase to run in different contexts without the need for manual changes in the code. Additionally, many modern frameworks provide an environment file system that allows developers to create multiple configuration files, simplifying the transition between environments and improving code maintainability. This feature is essential to ensure that applications behave appropriately and securely in each phase of the software development lifecycle.
