How can I ensure to untrack my files in Git?
During my workflow, I mistakenly added some files to my git repository that I do not want to add and track such as log files, temporary files, etc. How can I remove these files from being tracked? What git command should I use to ensure that these files are properly untracked without affecting the repositories?
To strop git remove files from tracking, you should use the following steps:-
Git remove files from tracking by using the command
“ git rm – cache cache configsecret.py”This above command will ensure that your files should be removed from Git’s tracking while keeping them in your local directory.
Update gitignore If you do not add them, include these files in your “gitignore” as it will prevent them from being accidentally tracked again:-
Echo “config.ini” >gitignoreore
Echo “secrets.py”>gitignoreore
Commit changes by using the command“ git commit -m “Stop tracking sensitive files begin to cross-check that these files are no longer tracked or not you can use the command “ git status’”. The output of this command should indicate these files are untracked.
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