Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with a new folder I added to my Git repo. I tried to add it like this:
git add my_new_folder
Then I committed and pushed to GitHub. But when I look at my repo online, it seems like I only added a shortcut or something, not the actual folder and files.
I tried to fix it by doing this:
git rm my_new_folder
git add my_new_folder/*.php
But git status says nothing changed. I’m not sure what to do next. Should I use some kind of filter command to remove the weird shortcut thing? Or is there a better way to add my folder correctly?
I’m pretty new to Git, so any help would be awesome. Thanks!
hey, it sounds like ur folder might be a submodule. try checkin if theres a .git folder inside it. if there is, delete it. then do git rm --cached my_new_folder and add it again. that should fix the issue. good luck!
I’ve encountered a similar issue in the past, and I understand how frustrating it can be. Based on your description, it seems that a submodule might have been created accidentally because the folder was already a Git repository. To resolve this, you should first remove the submodule by deleting the corresponding line in the .gitmodules file, removing the relevant section from .git/config, and then running the command git rm --cached path_to_submodule.
Once that is done, try adding the folder again using git add my_new_folder, commit, and push your changes. If the problem still persists, check for a hidden .git folder inside my_new_folder and remove it if present. This method should help in ensuring that GitHub displays your folder and its contents correctly.
It appears you’ve encountered a common Git issue related to submodules. First, ensure there is no hidden .git directory inside your new folder and remove it if you find one. Next, remove the folder from Git’s index by executing the command git rm --cached -r my_new_folder. Then, add the folder contents using git add my_new_folder, commit the change with git commit -m “Add my_new_folder properly”, and push your updates with git push. Finally, if you continue to experience issues, review your .gitignore file to make sure it isn’t excluding the folder.