Incorrect File Paths in .gitignore
Another common issue is incorrect file paths in the .gitignore file. Git requires specific path patterns to correctly ignore files.
Fix:
1. Check the Paths:
Ensure the paths in .gitignore are correct. For example, to ignore a file named config.json in the root directory:
config.json
To ignore all .log files in a specific directory:
logs/*.log
2. Use Wildcards for Patterns:
Use wildcards to ignore files with similar patterns. For example, to ignore all .log files in the repository:
*.log
How to Fix “git ignore” Not Working Error?
The .gitignore file in Git, allows you to specify files and directories that should be ignored by Git. However, there are some cases where .gitignore might not work as expected, causing frustration among developers. This article will guide you through the common reasons why .gitignore might not be working and how to fix these issues.
Table of Content
- What are .gitignore file?
- 1. The File is Already Being Tracked
- 2. Incorrect File Paths in .gitignore:
- 3. .gitignore File Not in the Root Directory
- 4. Syntax Errors in .gitignore
- 5. Case Sensitivity Issues
- 6. Check Global .gitignore