jbampton opened a new issue, #33:
URL: https://github.com/apache/tooling-docs/issues/33
The `.gitattributes` file is a configuration file in Git that allows you to
define specific attributes and behaviors for different paths and file types
within a Git repository. It is a plain text file, typically located in the root
directory of the repository, and is committed like any other file, ensuring
consistent behavior across all collaborators.
Each line in a .gitattributes file consists of a pattern followed by one or
more attributes. When a file's path matches the specified pattern, the defined
attributes are applied to that file.
Common uses and functionalities of .gitattributes include:
End-of-Line (EOL) Conversion:
Managing line endings (CRLF vs. LF) to ensure consistency across
different operating systems, preventing issues with line ending differences
during checkouts and commits.
Binary File Identification:
Marking certain files as binary, which prevents Git from attempting to
perform diffs or merge operations on them, as these operations are typically
not meaningful for binary data (e.g., images, compiled executables).
Custom Diff and Merge Tools:
Specifying custom tools or strategies for handling diffs and merges for
particular file types, especially for complex or specialized formats.
Keyword Expansion:
Implementing keyword expansion similar to older version control systems,
allowing the insertion of dynamic information (e.g., commit SHA, date) into
files during checkout.
Filter Drivers (Clean/Smudge Filters):
Defining custom scripts or programs to process files before they are
staged (clean filter) or after they are checked out (smudge filter). This can
be used for tasks like code formatting, data transformation, or content
manipulation.
### A Collection of Useful .gitattributes Templates:
https://github.com/gitattributes/gitattributes
### More info
https://git-scm.com/docs/gitattributes
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/73086622/is-a-gitattributes-file-really-necessary-for-git
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