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GITIGNORE File (What It Is and How to Open It)

GITIGNORE File (What It Is and How to Open It)

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This article explains what a GITIGNORE file is, how it is used, and how to open it on your computer.

Git Tutorial 8 – .gitignore file

A file with the GITIGNORE file extension is a Git Ignore file used with the Git version/source control system.

This file specifies which files and directories to ignore in a given source code. It can be used on a per-path basis, so that the rules are only applied to specific directories, or you can create a global GITIGNORE file that applies to every Git repository you have.

GitHub's .gitignore templates page provides dozens of sample GITIGNORE files recommended for use in various scenarios.