nameddotenv

nameddotenv is a Python library designed to manage environment variables loaded from .env files. It provides a structured and named way to access configuration settings, promoting better organization and readability in applications. The library allows developers to define named groups of environment variables, which can be loaded and accessed collectively. This contrasts with traditional methods that often involve a flat structure of environment variables.

By using nameddotenv, developers can avoid naming collisions and segregate different sets of configurations. For example, one might have a group for database credentials, another for API keys, and a third for application-specific settings, all managed within separate or logically grouped .env files. The library offers a simple API for loading these named variables into the application's environment or directly into Python objects. This makes it easier to manage complex configurations, especially in larger projects or microservices architectures. The primary goal of nameddotenv is to enhance the maintainability and clarity of environment variable management in Python development.