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How can I fix my .gitignore file?

A gitignore file specifies which files Git should intentionally ignore. You can identify these files in your project by their italics formatting.

If you can't revert changes, check out a branch, or click commit — this is usually do to your project missing a .gitignore file OR your gitignore file doesn't contain the necessary content inside the folder.

To fix this, complete the following steps:

  1. In the dbt Cloud IDE, add the following .gitignore contents in your dbt project .gitignore file:
target/
dbt_packages/
logs/
# legacy -- renamed to dbt_packages in dbt v1
dbt_modules/
  1. Save your changes but don't commit
  2. Restart the IDE by clicking on the three dots next to the IDE Status button on the lower right of the IDE.
Restart the IDE by clicking the three dots on the lower right or click on the Status barRestart the IDE by clicking the three dots on the lower right or click on the Status bar
  1. Select Restart IDE.
  2. Go back to your dbt project and delete the following files or folders if you have them:
    • target, dbt_modules, dbt_packages, logs
  3. Save and then Commit and sync your changes.
  4. Restart the IDE again.
  5. Create a pull request (PR) under the Version Control menu to integrate your new changes.
  6. Merge the PR on your git provider page.
  7. Switch to your main branch and click on Pull from remote to pull in all the changes you made to your main branch. You can verify the changes by making sure the files/folders in the .gitignore file are in italics.
A dbt project on the main branch that has properly configured gitignore folders (highlighted in italics).A dbt project on the main branch that has properly configured gitignore folders (highlighted in italics).

For more info, refer to this detailed video for additional guidance.

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