I cant validate this challenge of reading .env file

JavaScript
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I always this response when I try to validate my code: The response of the endpoint /json should change according to the environment variable MESSAGE_STYLE (Test timed out)

this is my code:

var express = require('express')
var app = express()

app.get('/json', function(req, res){
const mySecret = process.env['MESSAGE_STYLE']
if(mySecret == 'uppercase') {
res.json({message: "HELLO JSON"});
}else {
res.json({message: "Hello json"});
}
})


 module.exports = app;

Your project link(s)

solution: boilerplate-express-1 - Replit

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Challenge: Use the .env File

Link to the challenge:

2

Did you set the environment variable using the secret tab?

This endpoint https://boilerplate-express-1.gharsallihelmi.repl.co/json should by default return the uppercase response if you set the environment variable correctly.

3

Yes, I did. And I tested it successfully when its value is ‘uppercase’ and when it’s not.

4

and what link are you submitting?

5

the correct link ofc:

6

what value have you given to the env variable?

7

it just passed! that’s weird. All I changed was remove the “/” from the end of my submitted link. didnt know that could make a difference.

8

Thank you!After seeing your code I just realize my mistake is to use a var to be the value of message ,its ok to realized but cant pass the test.

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9

please create a topic showing the code you have written if you need help :slight_smile:

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