.gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files for various languages and frameworks

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What is .gitignore?

A .gitignore file tells Git which files or directories to ignore in a project. This helps keep your repository clean and avoids committing sensitive or unnecessary files.

Pattern Syntax

* - Match any characters
** - Match directories recursively
? - Match single character
! - Negate a pattern

Best Practices

Never commit sensitive data
Ignore build artifacts
Ignore IDE-specific files
Ignore OS-generated files