You may launch your online store, set up the initial configuration, and get going!
However, it is very much likely that you may face some error, install a poor quality extension, or something may go wrong that will disrupt the store functionality.
Therefore, it is essential to set up staging environment in Magento 2.
Steps to Set Up Staging Environment in Magento 2:
- Create Staging Sub Domain or Create Subfolder Under Your root Directory
- Create Staging Database
- Copy Production Store
- Update Configuration in Database
Check the detailed steps at https://meetanshi.co...t-in-magento-2/