.env.example

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# FIREBASE CONFIGURATION (PUBLIC)
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# These variables are required for the client-side Firebase SDK.
# Get these values from your Firebase Console -> Project Settings -> Your Apps
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NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_project_id.firebaseapp.com
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_messaging_sender_id
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id

# Optional: Measurement ID for Analytics
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_MEASUREMENT_ID=your_measurement_id

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# INSTRUCTIONS:
# 1. Copy this file to .env.local
# 2. Replace the placeholder values with your actual Firebase project credentials
# 3. NEVER commit your .env.local file to version control
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