Git · Middle · Question 62 of 75

Why are generated files (build output, minified bundles) usually ignored?

✓Correct answer: They can be rebuilt, bloat history and cause noisy conflicts
2They are automatically regenerated on every clone
3Git refuses to store minified JavaScript files

Explanation

Commit the source and build in CI instead. Exceptions exist, like a dist folder in a GitHub Action that runs without a build step.

Further reading

Git docs: gitignore ↗

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