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Why can't you commit a .env file?

"You can't commit a .env file to Git" is a sentence we've all heard. Most people accepted it and went on with their lives, using other tools to share environment variables.But the question we should ask is: why can't I commit a .env file to Git?The honest answer isn't that it's bad practice. It's that Git has no permission system below the repository level. It's all or nothing. You see...

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Show HN: I made a briefing document generator based on your Questionary

https://BriefFast.com

I wanted an easy briefing generator—nothing from AI. Don’t get me wrong—I’m a fan of AI, but I wanted something that really fits.I created as many Templates as I needed myself. I got a little crazy with all my Templates for the PDF versions. And did a little bit of overengineering for a questionnaire. I made it free and I hope it makes your lives just a little bit easier.

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Re:Apple's Darwin OS and XNU Kernel Deep Dive on Sunday April 06, 2025 @03:55AM (#43599717)
oh interesting
Re:Show HN: IWyvern – AWS Infrastructure AI Assistant on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @03:53PM (#43560795)
Seems interesting. But I think it is unnecessary for me. Cause I don't have a use case. But good luck!
Crazy that this is possible at such a giant like Verizon. But it seems to happen more often than before.
Re:Show HN: Seek Anywhere – A Chrome/Brave Extension on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @03:48PM (#43560749)
Thank you for that. Helps a lot!

Show HN: Doslint – A Platform for Paid Developer Support

https://doslint.com

Hey HN,We're indie developers, and like many of you, we're juggling countless tasks: debugging, learning new frameworks, implementing features, and troubleshooting mysterious bugs.So we built Doslint, a platform where you can get and offer paid support directly from other devs. The idea is simple:• Need help? Pay a small fee to an expert and save hours of frustration.• Have expertise? Offer...

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