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Setting NODE_ENV to another value as 'production' is regarded an antipattern

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Description

Regarding [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/en/learn/getting-started/nodejs-the-difference-between-development-and-production) setting NODE_ENV to another value as 'production' is regarded an antipattern

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Start with the linked Node.js guidance and locate the repository section that discusses NODE_ENV or production configuration. Determine whether the best-practices text should explain the restriction more clearly, then update the relevant documentation so its recommendation matches the referenced guidance.

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Tech stack
node.js
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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