Should I check in bootstrap/cache - Laravel 5.8?

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I'm using Laravel 5.8, these 2 files often show up on my git status.

Should I add them to .gitignore ?

there should already be a `.gitignore` file in that directory that tells it to ignore the contents of that directory — lagbox, Dec 17 '19 at 15:29
@kyo remember to mark the answer as correct if it worked out. — Jesper, Dec 17 '19 at 16:03

score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 17 '19 at 13:23

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In the folder bootstrap/cache there should already be a .gitignore file containing the following lines:

*
!.gitignore

and it's this file that will fix your issue

answered Dec 17 '19 at 13:23

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Dilip Hirapara · Answer 2 · 2020-07-02T17:07:26.103

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Add this line in your .gitignore file

bootstrap/cache

and then run

git rm -r --cached bootstrap/cache

git rm -r is used to untrack files in a Git branch. This command will remove the file from the staging area and also will remove the file from the repository next time you commit.

edited Jul 02 '20 at 17:07

answered Dec 17 '19 at 13:26

Dilip Hirapara

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For me it was bootstrap/cache (without the leading /). – Floris Jul 02 '20 at 17:06
Yes if you're in root folder then you don't need to use `/` – Dilip Hirapara Jul 02 '20 at 17:07

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 17 '19 at 13:23

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You should always .gitignore cache files, they're never meant to reach the actual production server.

So create a .gitignore file in the bootstrap/cache folder, and put the following two lines:

*
!.gitignore

Remember you might have to remove the files and git push before you can actually ignore them.

answered Dec 17 '19 at 13:23

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Will do. Thanks – code-8 Dec 17 '19 at 16:02

Should I check in bootstrap/cache - Laravel 5.8?

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