How to Prevent node_modules Folder from Being Pushed to Git Repository

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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.