Using Environment Variables in ReactJS

Why you need them and how to use them

Perez Ogayo
Nov 4 · 3 min read
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If you’re using ReactJS and are accessing some API endpoint, you may have come across environment variables. In this tutorial, I will take you through how to use environment variables.

Assumption: You’re familiar with the Create React App and are using it to create your React application.

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