Update core/settings.py

core/settings.py

@@ -9,10 +9,12 @@ from pydantic_settings import BaseSettings
 
 
 def load_env_config():
-    if GlobalConfig().APP_ENV != "dev":
-        return dotenv_values()
-    else:
-        return dict(os.environ)
+    # Try to load from .env file first, then fall back to environment variables
+    env_file_config = dotenv_values()
+    env_vars = dict(os.environ)
+    
+    # Merge .env file values with environment variables (env vars take precedence)
+    return {**env_file_config, **env_vars}
 
 
 def get_config() -> Dict[str, Any]: