parse_it
A python library for parsing multiple types of config files, envvars & command line arguments that takes the headache out of setting app configurations. (by naorlivne)
python-dotenv
Reads key-value pairs from a .env file and can set them as environment variables. It helps in developing applications following the 12-factor principles. (by theskumar)
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| 113 | 8,333 | |
| 0.0% | 0.9% | |
| 5.2 | 6.8 | |
| 7 days ago | 21 days ago | |
| Python | Python | |
| GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only | BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License |
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- I create a library for managing configurations as mappings, supports .env by default
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Don't know how to work with .gitignore, first time actively working on a public repo
Similarly, I use python-dotenv which reads environment variables, or variables set in a .env file. Then in your settings.py file you can do things like:
What are some alternatives?
When comparing parse_it and python-dotenv you can also consider the following projects:
ConfigParser
python-decouple - Strict separation of config from code.
profig - A straightforward configuration library for Python.
dynaconf - Configuration Management for Python ⚙
django-environ - Django-environ allows you to utilize 12factor inspired environment variables to configure your Django application.