When working on a software project using Git for version control, you may have encountered the pesky 'obj' folder that contains compiled object files. While these files are necessary for building and running your code, they can clutter your version control system and make it difficult to keep track of changes. Fortunately, Git provides a simple solution to ignore the obj folder and prevent it from being included in your commits.
To ignore the obj folder in Git, you need to create or modify a file called '.gitignore' in the root directory of your repository. If you don't already have a .gitignore file, you can create one by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:
```bash
$ touch .gitignore
```
Once you have a .gitignore file, open it in a text editor and add the following line to ignore the obj folder:
```bash
obj/
```
This line tells Git to ignore any files or subfolders within the obj folder. You can also use wildcards to ignore specific file types within the obj folder, such as '*.o' for object files or '*.dll' for dynamic link libraries. After adding the line to your .gitignore file, save the changes and commit the file to your repository.
After committing the .gitignore file, Git will no longer track changes to the obj folder or its contents. This means that any new files or changes within the obj folder will be ignored when you run 'git status' or make a commit. This can help keep your version control history clean and focused on the source code and other important files.
It's important to note that ignoring the obj folder does not remove it from your local file system. The obj folder and its contents will still exist on your machine, and you can continue to build and run your code as usual. The only difference is that Git will no longer consider the obj folder when managing your project's version history.
In addition to ignoring the obj folder, you can also use the .gitignore file to exclude other files and folders from version control. This can include build artifacts, temporary files, and editor-specific files that are not essential for collaborating on the project.
By following these steps to ignore the obj folder in Git, you can keep your version control system clean and organized while focusing on the source code and other important aspects of your software project.
