Git .gitignore

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# Created by https://gitignores.com/
# COMMON PATTERNS TEMPLATE for Git
# Website: https://gitignores.com/
# Repository: https://github.com/ronald2wing/.gitignores
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# TEMPLATE OVERVIEW & USAGE NOTES
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# • TEMPLATE TYPE: COMMON PATTERNS TEMPLATE
# • PURPOSE: Common patterns for Git across project types
# • DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: Modular — combine with common templates
# • COMBINATION GUIDANCE: Combine with language templates for project coverage
# • SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS: No security patterns — combine with common/security.gitignore
# • BEST PRACTICES: Review patterns before use, test with git check-ignore, customize for your project
# • OFFICIAL SOURCES: Git documentation and community best practices

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# TEMPLATE CUSTOMIZATION & BEST PRACTICES
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# 1. REVIEW: Examine all patterns before use
# 2. CUSTOMIZE: Adapt to your project's specific structure
# 3. TEST: Use `git check-ignore` to verify patterns
# 4. SECURE: Always protect sensitive data and credentials
# 5. UPDATE: Review periodically as technology evolves

# Combine with language or framework templates as needed:
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# EXAMPLE COMBINATION:
# cat languages/python.gitignore \
#     common/security.gitignore \
#     common/git.gitignore \
#     common/cache.gitignore | sort -u > .gitignore