Function: getNodeEnv()

getNodeEnv(): string

Defined in: shared/utils/environment.ts:84

Get the current NODE_ENV value safely. Safe alternative to direct process.env.NODE_ENV access.

Returns

string

The NODE_ENV value or 'development' as fallback

Remarks

Returns 'development' as fallback for safer development workflows and testing. This assumes development mode when environment is unspecified, which is appropriate for development tools and debugging features. Use getEnvironment() if you need to detect truly unspecified environments.

Example

const env = getNodeEnv();
logger.debug("Current environment:", env);