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The "travis init" command is used to initialize a new Travis CI configuration file for a project. It sets up the necessary configuration for Travis CI, which is a continuous integration platform for building and testing software.

When you run "travis init" in your project directory, it will prompt you to choose a programming language, and based on your selection, it will generate a default configuration file called ".travis.yml" in your project's root directory. This file contains instructions for Travis CI on how to build, test, and deploy your project.

The ".travis.yml" file is written in YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) format and can be customized according to your project's requirements. It typically includes information like the programming language, build script, test suite, and deployment instructions.

Once your ".travis.yml" file is set up, you can push it to your project's repository, and Travis CI will automatically detect changes and build/test your project according to the defined configuration.