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# [Handling Environment Variables in Node.js](https://blog.platformatic.dev/handling-environment-variables-in-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An in-depth guide of NODE\_ENV, how to use Fastify secret management plugins, and how Platformatic natively supports environment variables.

Jan 22, 2024 · 9 min read · blog.platformatic.dev  
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