1.0InMotion Hosting Support Centerhttps://www.inmotionhosting.com/supportChristopher Maioranahttps://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/author/christopherm/Using "Gitignore" To Make Files Invisible to Git | InMotion Hostingrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="nf7fI12xdV"><a href="https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/git/gitignore/">Using “Gitignore” To Make Files Invisible to Git</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/git/gitignore/embed/#?secret=nf7fI12xdV" width="600" height="338" title="“Using “Gitignore” To Make Files Invisible to Git” — InMotion Hosting Support Center" data-secret="nf7fI12xdV" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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Setting up a “gitignore” file effectively makes certain files and directories invisible to Git tracking. This is one of the best ways to keep your working directory clean as you move files between different repositories and workstations or once you open a project for collaboration with others. How the Gitignore File Works Ignore a Single Read More >https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Using-Gitignore-To-Make-Files-Invisible-to-Git-1024x538.png