By @bick
The .gitignore
file is organized to exclude unnecessary files and directories from the version control. Below are the main categories covered:
- Node.js:
node_modules
,.pnp
, and various debug log files. - Logs: General log files and directories.
- Runtime Data: PID files and lock files.
- Coverage and Reports: Coverage directories and diagnostic reports.
- Build Output: Directories and files generated from builds, such as
dist
,build
,.next
, andpublic/build
. - Dependency Directories:
bower_components
,jspm_packages
, and vendor directories for different tools. - Environment Variables:
.env
files for different environments. - Editor and IDE Files: Directories and files related to various editors and IDEs like VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and others.
- System Files: macOS, Linux, and Windows system files.
- Miscellaneous: Temporary files, cache directories, and other generated files.