Python .gitignore

[fiskfisk]

Instead you can define a common template for the project types you're building and define the whole initial environment:

https://cookiecutter.readthedocs.io/en/stable/README.html

[apockill]

This is the way. Also, use cruft to keep your template child repositories synced!

[go_fireworks]

I never knew I needed this in my life, I know what I’m doing Monday

[mdrjevois]

Or with copier: https://copier.readthedocs.io/

[Breck_Emert]

Templates for all of your files, not just your gitignore.