In this video, we'll cover the process of adding the bin and obj folders to your .gitignore file in order to enhance version control for your project. It's important to include these folders in your .gitignore file because the bin folder contains binary files and the obj folder stores object files, both of which are generated during the build process and don't need to be tracked by Git.
First, make sure you're in the root directory of your project in your terminal or command prompt. Then, open your .gitignore file, or create one if it doesn't exist, using a text editor, such as Visual Studio Code or Notepad.
Next, add the following lines to your .gitignore file:
```
bin/
obj/
```
These entries will tell Git to ignore the bin and obj folders and any files within them. Save the changes to your .gitignore file.
After adding the bin and obj folders to your .gitignore file, it's important to remember that existing bin and obj folders and their contents will still be tracked by Git until they're removed from the repository. To untrack them, you'll need to run the following commands:
```
git rm -r --cached bin
git rm -r --cached obj
```
By running these commands, you'll remove the bin and obj folders and their contents from the repository, while keeping them on your local machine.
To ensure that the bin and obj folders are properly ignored by Git, it's a good practice to run the following command to check the status of your .gitignore file:
```
git status
```
If everything was set up correctly, you should see that the bin and obj folders are no longer being tracked by Git.
In conclusion, adding the bin and obj folders to your .gitignore file is crucial for improving version control in your project. By ignoring these folders and their contents, you can keep your repository clean and avoid unnecessary file clutter. Remember to run the necessary commands to untrack existing bin and obj folders, and always check the status of your .gitignore file to ensure everything is working as expected. Thank you for watching!
