# C++ CMake template .gitignore

## 1. Ignore the Build Directory
# This is the most important rule. It excludes all generated Makefiles,
# project files, object files, and the final executable.
build/
_build/
out/
.cache/

## 2. Ignore IDE and Editor-Specific Files
# Prevents user-specific settings from being committed.

# Visual Studio Code
.vscode/

# CLion / IntelliJ
.idea/

# Visual Studio
*.sln
*.vcxproj*
.vs/


## 3. Ignore Common Compiled Files
# These are sometimes created outside the build directory.

# Object files
*.o
*.obj

# Libraries
*.a
*.lib
*.so
*.dll

# Executables
*.exe
*.out
*.app


## 4. Ignore Operating System Files
# macOS
.DS_Store

# Windows thumbnail cache
Thumbs.db