What is the best way to remove a file from tracking in a cryptocurrency project using Git?

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• Mar 15, 2022 · 3 years ago
  One way to remove a file from tracking in a cryptocurrency project using Git is to use the 'git rm' command. Simply navigate to the root directory of your project in the command line and run 'git rm <file_path>'. This will remove the file from the Git repository and stop tracking any changes to it. Don't forget to commit the changes afterwards by running 'git commit -m 'Remove file from tracking''. This method ensures that the file is completely removed from the project's history.
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• Mar 15, 2022 · 3 years ago
  If you want to remove a file from tracking in a cryptocurrency project using Git without deleting it, you can use the 'git rm --cached' command. This command will remove the file from Git's tracking, but keep it in your local file system. To do this, navigate to the root directory of your project in the command line and run 'git rm --cached <file_path>'. After running this command, the file will no longer be tracked by Git, but will still exist in your project folder.
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• Mar 15, 2022 · 3 years ago
  In a cryptocurrency project using Git, the best way to remove a file from tracking is to use the 'git rm' command. This command will not only remove the file from Git's tracking, but also delete it from your local file system. However, be cautious when using this command, as it permanently deletes the file. If you want to keep a backup of the file, make sure to create a copy before running the 'git rm' command. Remember to commit the changes afterwards to finalize the removal from tracking.
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