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Don't create .gitkeep files, use .gitignore instead (2023)
Git only tracks files, not directories. It will only create a directory if it contains a tracked file. But sometimes you need to “track” a directory, to ensure it exists for fresh clones of a repository. For example, you might need an output directory called build.
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Software EngineeringTools & Productivity2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Don't create .gitkeep files, use .gitignore instead (2023) by frou_dh | 202 | 94 |
