Do I need to commit .gitignore?

Yes — .gitignore should be committed to the repository so all collaborators benefit from the same ignore rules.

How do I add custom patterns?

Open your .gitignore file and add the pattern on a new line. Use # for comments, * for wildcards, / to match directories, and ! to un-ignore a previously ignored path.

How do I ignore a file that is already tracked?

Adding a file to .gitignore does not remove it from tracking if it was previously committed. Run: git rm --cached to stop tracking it without deleting the file locally.

Should I commit docker-compose.yml?

Yes — commit docker-compose.yml with production/staging config. Use docker-compose.override.yml (ignored) for local development overrides.

.gitignore for Docker

Docker build context excludes and Docker Compose override files.

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# Generated by DevZone Tools — https://devzone.tools/tools/gitignore-generator
# Templates: Docker
# 2026-04-20

# ---- Docker ----
# Docker
**/.dockerignore
docker-compose.override.yml
.env

What this template ignores

Ignores Docker Compose override files (local dev overrides) and .env files with container secrets.

Common additions

+docker-compose.local.yml — additional local overrides

Commonly paired with

kubernetes terraform node Combine →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to commit .gitignore?: Yes — .gitignore should be committed to the repository so all collaborators benefit from the same ignore rules.
How do I add custom patterns?: Open your .gitignore file and add the pattern on a new line. Use # for comments, * for wildcards, / to match directories, and ! to un-ignore a previously ignored path.
How do I ignore a file that is already tracked?: Adding a file to .gitignore does not remove it from tracking if it was previously committed. Run: git rm --cached <file> to stop tracking it without deleting the file locally.
Should I commit docker-compose.yml?: Yes — commit docker-compose.yml with production/staging config. Use docker-compose.override.yml (ignored) for local development overrides.

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