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.

.gitignore for Gradle + Kotlin

.gitignore for Kotlin projects using Gradle.

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

# ---- Kotlin ----
# Kotlin
.gradle/
build/
!gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.jar
!**/src/main/**/build/
!**/src/test/**/build/
*.class
*.log
.idea/
*.iml
/local.properties

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

Why use Gradle + Kotlin together?

Gradle with Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts) is the modern standard for Kotlin projects. This combination covers .gradle/ caches, build output, and compiled classes.

Related combinations

androidstudio-kotlin kotlin-spring gradle-java

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.
Why combine Gradle and Kotlin?: Gradle with Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts) is the modern standard for Kotlin projects. This combination covers .gradle/ caches, build output, and compiled classes.

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