Are you tired of seeing unnecessary bin and obj files cluttering up your Git repository? In this article, we'll show you how to remove these files from your repository using the gitignore file.
First, let's understand what bin and obj files are. Bin and obj files are typically generated during the build process of a project, and they are not needed for the source code to function properly. As a result, it's best to exclude them from your version control system.
To remove bin and obj files from your Git repository, you'll want to modify the .gitignore file in your project. This file tells Git which files and directories to ignore when staging files for commit.
Here's how you can do it:
1. Open the .gitignore file in the root directory of your project.
2. Add the following lines to the file:
```
# Ignore bin and obj files
bin/
obj/
```
3. Save the .gitignore file.
By adding these lines to your .gitignore file, you are instructing Git to ignore any files or directories with the names 'bin' and 'obj'. This means that these files will no longer be tracked by Git, and you won't see them in your repository.
Once you've made these changes, you'll want to make sure that any existing bin and obj files are removed from your repository. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
```
git rm -r --cached .
git add .
git commit -m 'Remove bin and obj files from repository'
git push
```
These commands will remove the cached bin and obj files from your repository and then commit and push the changes to your remote repository.
It's important to note that once you've made these changes, any new bin and obj files that are generated in the future will also be ignored by Git.
In conclusion, by adding the bin and obj directories to your .gitignore file and removing any existing files from your repository, you can keep your Git repository clean and free of unnecessary clutter. This will make it easier to manage and collaborate on your project with others. Happy coding!
