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.gitignore- What It Is and How To Use It – PwP Episode 17

Challenges

Managing unnecessary files and directories in version control repositories.
Preventing sensitive or irrelevant files from being accidentally committed.
Maintaining a clean and efficient codebase for collaboration.

Solutions

Using .gitignore files to define patterns for excluding specific files and directories.
Applying best practices for structuring .gitignore rules.
Leveraging templates for common languages and tools to streamline configuration.

Benefits

Cleaner repositories with only essential files under version control.
Reduced risk of exposing sensitive data through commits.
Easier collaboration with consistent and organized repositories.

In this episode, Jeffrey reviews what the .gitignore file is, its importance, and how to use it. The file can be found here: https://github.com/jeffreypalermo/onion-architecture-dotnet-6/blob/master/.gitignore

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