Add .gitignore file to theme boilerplate #82
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This adds a comprehensive .gitignore file to prevent users from accidentally committing unnecessary files to version control: - WordPress uploads, cache, and backup directories - Dependencies (node_modules, vendor, bower_components) - Build artifacts and source maps - IDE/editor configuration files - OS-specific files (.DS_Store, Thumbs.db) - Environment files and logs - Temporary and build directories This ensures a cleaner repository for users generating themes from the Underscores starter.
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Summary
What's included
This .gitignore file covers:
Why this change?
When users generate a theme from Underscores and start version controlling it, they should have sensible defaults for
what to ignore. This ensures cleaner repositories and prevents common mistakes like committing node_modules or IDE
settings.