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+# Example local env. Copy to .env.local and fill values for local development.
+# Values in Kubernetes are injected via secrets/environment; do not hardcode them here.
+# DATABASE_URL should be provided in .env.local only.
+# JWT_SECRET should be provided in .env.local only.
+
+NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_NAME=Hotel La Huasca
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