Understanding Untracked Files
Untracked files are files in your working directory that are not part of your Git repository. These files have not been added to the staging area and are not being tracked by Git. To see a list of untracked files, you can use the following command:
git status
This command will output the status of your working directory, including any untracked files.
How to Delete Untracked Files in Git?
Git is a powerful version control system widely used in software development for tracking changes in source code. While working with Git, you might find yourself in a situation where you have untracked files—files that are not yet committed to the repository. Over time, these untracked files can clutter your working directory. In this article, we’ll explore how to delete untracked files in Git to keep your project clean and organized.
Table of Content
- Using git clean Command
- Using Interactive Mode with git clean -i
- Using git reset for Specific Files