.gitignore

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# .gitignore Configuration File
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# This file specifies intentionally untracked files that Git should ignore.
# Files already tracked by Git are not affected by this configuration.

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# IDE and Editor Directories
# Purpose: Ignore settings and configurations specific to development environments.
# Use: Prevents sharing of personal IDE settings and workspace configurations.
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.idea/
.vscode/

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# Dependency Directories
# Purpose: Exclude package directories.
# Use: Avoids version conflicts and reduces repository size by not tracking installed packages.
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node_modules/

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# Build Directories
# Purpose: Ignore build output of the project.
# Use: Keeps the repository clean of build results which are typically regenerated.
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build/
logs/

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# Environment Configuration Files
# Purpose: Exclude environment-specific settings.
# Use: Prevents sensitive information like passwords, API keys, or secret tokens from being exposed.
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.env
.env.development
.env.staging
.env.production
.env.test