Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp - Git Ignore

The video tutorial explains the importance of using a .gitignore file in Git projects to prevent certain files from being tracked. It covers examples of files to ignore, such as environment files containing sensitive information, junk files, and system-generated files. The tutorial also demonstrates how to create and customize a .gitignore file for different types of projects, like web development with React or Django. The video concludes by emphasizing the flexibility of .gitignore in managing untracked files and ensuring sensitive data is not shared online.

What is the primary purpose of a gitignore file?

• To delete files from the repository

• To rename files in the project

• To ignore certain files from being tracked

• To track all files in a project

Which of the following files is typically ignored using gitignore?

• LICENSE

• .env

• index.html

• README.md

What happens to files listed in the gitignore file?

• They remain untracked and are not pushed

• They are tracked and pushed to the repository

• They are permanently deleted

• They are automatically renamed

Why is it important to push the gitignore file to GitHub?

• To ensure everyone uses the same ignore rules

• To delete all ignored files

• To track all files in the project

• To rename the project files

How can you customize a gitignore file for a React project?

• By searching for a React-specific gitignore template

• By adding all files to the gitignore

• By ignoring only HTML files

• By renaming the gitignore file

Which type of files are often ignored in a web development project?

• Documentation files

• Build directories

• Configuration files

• Source code files

What is a key benefit of using gitignore in a project?

• It helps in tracking all files

• It ensures sensitive information is not tracked

• It renames files automatically

• It deletes unnecessary files