Question 1

How do I use GitHub gitignore templates in my project?

Accepted Answer

Copy the relevant template file from the repository into your project's root directory as .gitignore. For example, for a Node.js project, use Node.gitignore from the root folder. You can also select templates via GitHub's interface when creating a repository.

Question 2

GitHub gitignore vs .gitignore.io: which is better?

Accepted Answer

GitHub gitignore offers curated, static templates maintained by GitHub, ideal for reliable, common use cases. .gitignore.io provides on-the-fly generation for custom combinations, so choose based on need for consistency vs flexibility.

Question 3

How can I contribute a new template to github/gitignore?

Accepted Answer

Follow the contributing workflow: fork the repo, create a branch, add your template with documentation links and explanations, and submit a pull request. Ensure it aligns with the guidelines for clarity and scope.

Question 4

Can I combine multiple gitignore templates for one project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you need to merge them manually into a single .gitignore file. The README recommends using Global templates for global settings and project-specific ones from root or community, but watch for overlapping rules.

Question 5

How do I ignore files globally using these templates?

Accepted Answer

Use the Global directory templates by adding them to your global Git ignore file. On macOS/Linux, copy rules to ~/.gitignore_global and set it with 'git config --global core.excludesfile ~/.gitignore_global'.

Question 6

What if my framework version isn't in the root templates?

Accepted Answer

Check the community directory for archived versions, as the project stores older templates there. If missing, consider contributing a new template, following the versioned templates guidelines in the README.

Delphi.gitignore

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