Creating the `.gitignore` File
In your Git repository’s root directory, create a new file named `.gitignore` (the leading dot is important). Since it’s hidden by default, you might need to adjust your file explorer settings to see it.
How to Make .gitignore Ignore Everything Except a Few Files?
Sometimes you might have files in your Git project that you don’t want tracked by version control. Here’s how to use a `.gitignore` file to tell Git to ignore everything except a few specific files you want to keep track of.
Table of Content
- Creating the `.gitignore` File
- Adding File Exclusion Rules
- Saving and Checking
- Keep in Mind