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 gradlew and gradlew.bat?

Yes — always commit the Gradle wrapper scripts (gradlew, gradlew.bat) and gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.jar. They ensure consistent Gradle versions.

.gitignore for Gradle

Gradle build output, wrapper cache, and local build configuration.

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

# ---- Gradle ----
# Gradle
.gradle/
**/build/
!src/**/build/
!gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.jar
local.properties
*.gradle.kts.~lock~

What this template ignores

Ignores .gradle/ build caches, build/ output directories, and local.properties — while keeping gradle-wrapper.jar committed.

Common additions

+!gradle/wrapper/ — always commit the Gradle wrapper

Commonly paired with

java kotlin androidstudio spring 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 gradlew and gradlew.bat?: Yes — always commit the Gradle wrapper scripts (gradlew, gradlew.bat) and gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.jar. They ensure consistent Gradle versions.

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