How to Prevent node_modules Folder from Being Pushed to Git Repository

When working on a Node.js project, your node_modules folder can become quite large and should not be included in your Git repository. If your node_modules folder is being tracked or pushed, it’s likely due to a missing or improperly configured .gitignore file. Here’s how to fix it:

Steps to Ignore node_modules in Git

1. Create a .gitignore File (if it doesn’t exist)
   Run the following command to create a .gitignore file in your project directory:

   touch .gitignore

2. Add node_modules to .gitignore
   Open the .gitignore file in a text editor and add the following line:

   node_modules/

3. Remove node_modules from Git Tracking
   If node_modules is already being tracked by Git, you need to remove it from the index:

   git rm -r --cached node_modules

4. Commit Your Changes
   Add the updated .gitignore file to your repository and commit the changes:bashCopy code

   git add .gitignore git commit -m "Added node_modules to .gitignore"

5. Push Your Changes
   Finally, push the updated repository to your remote:

   git push origin <your-branch-name>

From now on, the node_modules folder will be ignored by Git, ensuring it doesn’t clutter your repository.