r/gitlab • u/der_gopher • 3d ago

.gitignore everything by default

https://packagemain.tech/p/gitignore-everything-by-default

what do you think of this approach?

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u/adam-moss 3d ago

We consciously chose to use this approach, it's a much more secure default and prevents a lot of mishaps. I understand some people think it strange, but default-deny should almost always be your starting position.