git - How to remove untracked files from command prompt?

Question

I have some untracked files in my command prompt and I am curious is it good or bad and how can I remove them if it is better?

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65889241/how-to-remove-untracked-files-from-command-prompt

Answer 1

If you just want them to not show up but you don't want to commit them, you need to use a .gitignore file. It's definitely bad to have files appearing as untracked if you don't intend to commit them, because it's very easy to accidentally add them.