Problem trying to get SECRETS tab in replit

Backend Development
1

I am trying to do the lesson Use the .env File in Back End Development and APIs / Basic Node and Express
The instructions say Note: If you are using Replit, you cannot create a .env file. Instead, use the built-in SECRETS tab to add the variable.

When I press the padlock, I get the following:

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As you cann see the wheel just spins but nothing is happening. Please advise
Thank you,
Alan

2

Hello there,

It looks like an issue with Replit. I suggest refreshing every now and again until you can use the Secrets feature.

3

Thank you - I refreshed and it worked :slightly_smiling_face:

I’ve now moved on the Chain Middleware to Create a Time Server lesson
and have typed in the following code:

Code 
app.get('/now', function(req, res, next) {
  req.time=new Date().toString();
  next();
  },
  function(req, res, next) {
    res.json({"time": req.time});
  }
);

This works, in that the lesson moves on to the next one. But where do I see the results of my code?

4

Sorry to bother you but I have solved problem - needed to look at /now link