.gitignore
A .gitignore file lists path patterns Git should leave untracked. Those files stay out of status and new commits.
Another example
A web project ignores dependencies, build output, editor state, and local environment files. It commits an example configuration.
Main parts
- 01Branch or change set
- 02Review and verification gate
- 03Released result
Use it when
Use it for generated files, local machine files, caches, or secret files that do not belong in the repository.
Do not use it when
It cannot hide tracked files or remove secrets from history. Avoid patterns that swallow required assets.
Name used in code
.gitignore patterns / git check-ignore Before you ship
Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback.
Outcome: Use .gitignore to release or recover the change safely, with a clear record. User context: A web project ignores dependencies, build output, editor state, and local environment files. It commits an example configuration. Delivery concept or operation: .gitignore. Why it fits: Use it for generated files, local machine files, caches, or secret files that do not belong in the repository. Do not use it when: It cannot hide tracked files or remove secrets from history. Avoid patterns that swallow required assets. Delivery requirements: Name the code repository and target. List preconditions, changes, review and CI checks, conflict and data-loss risks, release order, and the rollback or recovery command. Repository safeguards: Keep unpublished work and a clear history. Do not run destructive steps without an explicit backup. Check the exact code diff and remote target before publishing. Acceptance criteria: Review the intended diff and pass all required checks. Keep the target version traceable. Practice failure recovery and keep published history clear. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): It is official for that source. Other platforms or teams may use the term in another way. Unknowns to confirm: Repository, branch, team activity, release environment, approval owner, protected checks, and rollback target.
Check this request
Review the current use of .gitignore. Definition: A .gitignore file lists path patterns Git should leave untracked. Those files stay out of status and new commits. Release checks: Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.