Ignore files and directories. A file with the name .gitignore in your repository will tell git to ignore the file. Use this for sensitive files like settings.php which has your database credentials. Level Beginner Topics Git Resources Gitignore Explained: What is Gitignore and How to Add it to Your Repo Git - gitignore Documentation Course: Intro to Git Intro to Git Basic Git Commands Git for teams Git Rebase Git Stash Git tips Git bisect Interactive Patch Conflict Resolution .gitignore File Git log GitHub