🐞big fix: removing node_modules from backend and updated .gitignore - #219
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Which issue does this PR close?
Rationale for this change
The
node_modulesfolder in the backend was not included in.gitignore, causing unnecessary Git tracking of dependency files. This leads to:By removing
node_modulesfrom version control and adding it to.gitignore, we ensure:✅ Cleaner commits
✅ Smaller repo size
✅ Consistent dependency installation via
package.json+npm install✅ Better team collaboration & Git hygiene
What changes are included in this PR?
Removed existing
node_modules/folder from Git tracking (if previously committed)Added
/node_modules/to.gitignorein the backend root directoryVerified no other critical ignores were missing (optional: added common ones like
.env,*.logif not present)Are these changes tested?
✅ Yes — manually verified:
git status→ confirmsnode_modules/is no longer trackednpm install→ confirmed dependencies install correctly.gitignoresyntax — valid and workingAre there any user-facing changes?
🚫 No.
This is a developer/Git workflow improvement. End users or app functionality are unaffected.
Screenshots (if Applicable)
📸 Not applicable — this is a backend/Git configuration change with no UI impact.
✅ Ready to merge.
Improves codebase maintainability and prevents future Git headaches.