Environment variables can be created, edited, saved and deleted. They exist on every operating system, and their type may vary. Variables play an important role in programming, they enable developers to write flexible programs related to the operating system they work on! What are Linux Environment VariablesĮnvironment variables are dynamic values that affect the programs or processes running on a server. In computer science, a variable is a location for storing a value that can be changed depending on conditions or information passed to the program. In this tutorial, we’ll explain in-depth what Linux environment variables are, and teach you basic modification and read commands on your VPS to get you started! Let’s jump in! What is a Variable