How to solve the problem that gitignore cannot ignore files?

Question

The line home/ was added to the .gitignore file, but git status still shows that there is a home/xxx file. Can't it be ignored? What is the reason? How to solve it?

Answer 1

It is recommended to check whether the .gitignore file and home are in the same folder? If not, it is recommended to put them together and try again.

Answer 2

.gitignore edited after a commit?

I have encountered this before, that is, after home is submitted, editing .gitignore does not work.

Answer 3

Just clear the cache, git rm -r --cache folder/