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What does "environment" mean in programming?
environment is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A configured system where an application runs. Common environments are local (your machine), development, staging, and production. Each environment may have different configuration, data, and access controls.
Example
"Test the change in the staging environment before pushing it to production."
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