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NODEJS-BASICS4 MIN READ

Sort config values by where they belong

Classify Node.js values as environment config, code constants, or runtime/generated data.

Sort each Node.js value by where it belongs. Think deploy-specific, code behavior, or generated at runtime. Environment config Code constant Runtime/generated data Payment provider secret key for production Database URL for staging versus production Maximum cart items allowed by business rule Internal router mapping for /health and /orders Request id created for each incoming HTTP request Timestamp generated when the current process starts

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