How to Avoid Including Certain Documents or Folders in Your Git Repository
Hey there! Ever accidentally committed your entire photo album or some massive log files to your Git repository? Yeah, we've all been there. Luckily, Git has a handy way to exclude specific files or directories from being tracked, ensuring your repository stays clean and relevant. Let's dive into how you can keep certain documents or folders out of your Git repository. Why Exclude Files and Folders? Before we get into the how, let’s talk about the why. Excluding unnecessary files and directories can: Keep your repository size manageable - Nobody wants to clone a gigabyte-sized repo filled with irrelevant files. Protect sensitive information - Avoid committing passwords, API keys, and other sensitive data. Ensure build consistency - Keep build artifacts and dependencies out of version control. Meet the .gitignore File The magic tool for excluding files and directories in Git is the .gitignore file. This file tells Git which files or directories to ignore in ...