Implementing Environment Separation Mechanism in ExpressoTS (.local and .prod)

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Description

Create mechanism separating and managing environment-specific configurations across local development, and production (.prod) environments. With recent versions of Node.js enhancing support for .env files, it is now feasible to integrate a native approach to handle environment variables efficiently. This initiative aims to ensure secure, clear, and convenient configuration management that supports the framework's scalability and security needs.

Requirements

• Outline a clear strategy for structuring .env files and their corresponding environments (.local, .prod).
• Implement a secure method for storing sensitive configurations, ensuring they are not exposed in version control.
• Develop a mechanism to automatically detect the current environment and load the corresponding .env file without manual intervention.
• Ensure compatibility across different operating systems and development environments.
• Utilize the latest Node.js features for environment variable management to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.