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Variables and Functions

3. Variables and Functions #

Using logic to make configurations dynamic.

Making the configuration dynamic #

The River language allows you to use expressions to make your configuration dynamic. You can call built-in functions (like sys.env("VAR_NAME") to read environment variables, or string manipulation functions) and define local configuration blocks (local.file) to reuse values, thus avoiding repetition and facilitating maintenance.

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