git-ignore:tldr:cee01

The command "git ignore ${file_pattern} --global" is used to add a file pattern to the global Git ignore file. This means that Git will ignore any files matching the specified file pattern globally across all repositories on your computer.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

• "git ignore" is the Git command for adding a file pattern to the ignore list.
• "${file_pattern}" is a placeholder for the actual file pattern you want to ignore. You should replace it with the desired file pattern. For example, "*.txt" will ignore all .txt files.
• "--global" is an option that specifies that the file pattern should be added to the global ignore file. It ensures the file pattern is applied to all repositories on your computer, rather than just the current repository.

By running this command, you can prevent Git from tracking or displaying files that match the specified file pattern across all repositories on your machine.