http://localhost:51237/post/ Recent content in Posts on codeskraps Hugo en-us me@codeskraps.com (codeskraps) me@codeskraps.com (codeskraps) Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:14:23 +0200 http://localhost:51237/post/gitignore_not_working/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:14:23 +0200me@codeskraps.com (codeskraps) http://localhost:51237/post/gitignore_not_working/ <p>As developers, we&rsquo;ve all been there. You&rsquo;ve added a file or folder to your <code>.gitignore</code>, but Git keeps tracking it anyway. What gives? Let&rsquo;s dive into why this happens and how to fix it.</p> <h2 id="the-problem">The Problem</h2> <p>You&rsquo;ve added a file or directory to your <code>.gitignore</code>, but Git still tracks it. You might be thinking, &ldquo;Hey Git, I told you to ignore this!&rdquo;</p> <h2 id="why-it-happens">Why It Happens</h2> <p>Here&rsquo;s the catch: the <code>.gitignore</code> file only prevents untracked files from being added to the set of tracked files. It doesn&rsquo;t magically remove files that are already being tracked by Git.</p>