ocaml / ocaml/dune

Dune init proj should create a .gitignore containing _build

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Description

Desired Behavior

dune init proj should create a .gitignore file as part of the new project. The .gitignore file should contain _build.

Related: #207

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Research direction

Start by locating the implementation and tests for the dune init proj command, then inspect how a new project’s files are generated. Done means the command creates a .gitignore containing _build, with tests covering the generated file and its contents.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
build-system, cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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