.gitignore Isn't the Only Way to Ignore Files in Git
This article explains the three levels of file exclusion in Git: the repository-specific .gitignore, the local .git/info/exclude file, and the global ~/.config/git/ignore file. It provides practical examples for when to use each level to manage file tracking effectively.
Why it matters
Understanding these Git configurations helps developers maintain cleaner repositories and manage personal workflow preferences without cluttering shared project files.
I've been using Git for so long and I just realized you can ignore files at three different levels and not just with .gitignore . The three files you can use to ignore files are:
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