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Git Starter Template

A minimal GitHub project starter with essential Git/GitHub files and automated versioning.

What's Included

Configuration Files

• .gitignore - Universal ignore patterns for OS, editors, logs, and temp files
• .gitattributes - Line ending normalization
• .editorconfig - Consistent code style across editors

Documentation

• README.md - Project overview template
• LICENSE - MIT License template
• CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md - Community standards
• SECURITY.md - Security vulnerability reporting

GitHub Templates

• .github/pull_request_template.md - Minimal PR template

Automation

• .github/workflows/auto-release.yml - Auto-versioning and releases
• scripts/bump-version.sh - Manual version bump script

Quick Start

1. Use this template - Click "Use this template" on GitHub
2. Clone your new repository
3. Customize the files:
   • Update README.md with your project info
   • Update LICENSE with your name and year
   • Modify .gitignore for your tech stack
4. Start coding!

Guides

• Getting Started - Setup and customization
• Understanding Git Files - Learn about each file, why it's useful, and when to use it
• Auto Release Workflow - Automated versioning and releases

Features

• No project-specific dependencies
• Works with any programming language
• Automated semantic versioning
• Auto-generated releases on every merge to main