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 application.yml?

Commit application.yml with defaults (no secrets). Use application-local.yml (ignored) or environment variables for local overrides.

.gitignore for Spring

Spring Boot Maven/Gradle build output and application configuration files.

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

# ---- Spring ----
# Spring
target/
*.class
*.war
*.ear
*.jar
.gradle/
build/
*.log
application-local.properties
application-local.yml

What this template ignores

Ignores Maven target/ and Gradle build/ output, compiled .class files, packaged JARs/WARs, and local application property overrides.

Common additions

+application-prod.yml — production config with secrets

Commonly paired with

java gradle maven kotlin 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 application.yml?: Commit application.yml with defaults (no secrets). Use application-local.yml (ignored) or environment variables for local overrides.

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