/Gitignore-File-Generator

The Gitignore File Generator is a simple tool designed to assist developers in generating .gitignore files tailored to their project needs and tools, sourced from github/gitignore.

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GitIgnore File Generator

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Description

The GitIgnore File Generator is a Streamlit application that generates .gitignore files for your projects based on predefined templates for various programming languages, frameworks, and tools. It simplifies the process of creating GitIgnore files, ensuring that your version control repositories are properly configured to ignore unnecessary files and directories.

Features

  • Automatically generates .gitignore files for different programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
  • Simple and intuitive web interface powered by Streamlit for easy usage.
  • Ability to customize generated GitIgnore files based on specific project requirements.
  • Regularly updated templates to accommodate new technologies and best practices.

Installation

To use the GitIgnore File Generator, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gitignore-data-creator.git
    
  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd gitignore-data-creator
    
  3. Install dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt
    
  4. Run the app:

    streamlit run app.py
    

Usage

  1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8501.
  2. Use the provided interface to select the desired programming language, framework, or tool for which you want to generate the GitIgnore file.
  3. Customize the generated GitIgnore file by adding or removing specific files or directories as needed.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to the GitIgnore File Generator, please follow these guidelines:

  • Fork the repository.
  • Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
  • Make your changes and ensure that tests pass.
  • Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

Pull requests and stars are always welcome.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

The GitIgnore File Generator is inspired by and based on the official GitIgnore.io project and data was sourced from github/gitignore

Contact

For questions, suggestions, or feedback, please contact the project maintainer at bpadarsh8@gmail.com.