# setEnvironment abstract method

void setEnvironment(

1. Environment environment

)

Sets the Environment that this component runs in.

This method is called by the framework with a fully configured Environment instance that contains all active property sources and profile information.

### Parameters:

- `environment`: The Environment instance for this application context

### Example:

    @override
    void setEnvironment(Environment environment) {
      _environment = environment;
      // Validate required configuration
      _validateConfiguration();
    }

## Implementation

    void setEnvironment(Environment environment);