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If a file is ignored in .gitignore, can it still be added to the repository manually?

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Yes, a file that is ignored in .gitignore can still be added to the repository manually by using the -f (force) option with the git add command:

git add -f <file>

This forces Git to track the file, overriding the .gitignore rules.

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