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Discover how to resolve the issue of untracked files in your Django project when trying to upload to GitHub, and learn about managing embedded repositories effectively.
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How to Fix Git Repository Issues When Uploading a Django Project to GitHub

Uploading a Django application to GitHub can be a straightforward task, but sometimes you may run into unexpected issues. One common problem is when you try to commit changes, only to discover that Git refuses to track certain folders. A typical scenario is encountering an error message that describes untracked files, similar to this:

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In this post, we will delve into why this issue arises and how you can resolve it step-by-step.

Understanding the Problem

The error message you received indicates that Git has detected a folder (in this case, blog) which it cannot track likely because it sees that this folder contains another Git repository (or a hidden .git folder). This leads to a situation where Git thinks you are trying to add an embedded repository, which it cannot properly handle. The relevant part of the error message informs you about this:

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What Does This Mean?

When Git encounters the blog folder containing its own .git directory:

Embedded Repository: Git considers the folder to be an individual repository rather than simply a directory in your main project.

Submodules: Git's warnings suggest that if you really want to treat blog as a submodule, you need to use specific commands to do so.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

Option 1: Remove the Embedded Repository

If you didn't intend for blog to be its own repository, you can follow these steps:

Move the .git Directory:

Locate and move the entire .git directory found inside the blog folder to another location outside your current project.

Recreate the Blog Folder:

Delete the current blog folder.

Create a new blog folder within your main project.

Copy Files:

Copy the files and sub-folders from your previous blog directory into the newly created blog folder.

Ensure that the new blog folder does not contain a .git directory.

Commit to Git:

Now, you can commit the changes without any problem:

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Option 2: Convert to a Submodule

If you meant to have blog set up as a submodule (which is rarely recommended due to complexity), follow these steps:

Remove the Current Blog Directory:

Run this command to remove the blog from tracking:

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Add as a Submodule:

Use the command below to add the blog repository as a submodule:

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Commit the Changes:

Finally, make a commit to finalize your changes:

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Conclusion

Navigating Git's nuanced behavior can be daunting, especially with embedded repositories. You've learned that a folder containing its own .git directory can confuse Git when trying to commit changes. Depending on your needs, you can either remove or convert the blog folder to a submodule.

By following the outlined steps, you should be able to overcome the challenges you face in uploading your Django project to GitHub. Happy coding!