git checkout . not working on R.java

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I am working on an android project through Github. Now, when I pull any commit and do any unwanted changes in working directory, I use git checkout . to revert back. This works fine with all other files but shows R.java still as modified. How to revert R.java file also? I am using PowerShell Git in Windows8.

you shouldn't be adding R.java to source control, as it is a generated file — panini, Apr 13 '14 at 21:28

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 14 '14 at 10:41

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R.java is automatically generated and shouldn't be checked into VCS. You have to add the following lines to your .gitignore file to prevent generated files to be added to the source control:

# Generated files
bin/
gen/

answered Apr 14 '14 at 10:41

makovkastar

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Thanks, but alongwith this, I had to use "git rm . -r --cached" as explained here http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11451535/gitignore-not-working , to get it working. – Seekay Jun 02 '14 at 05:49

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 13 '14 at 21:30

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The .gitignore file that covers the current directory may have a *.java exclusion in it. You can include these files if you remove these definitions from .gitignore

answered Apr 13 '14 at 21:30

thinkbigthinksmall

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git checkout . not working on R.java

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