Files & Configuration

Dotfile

What It Is

A file starting with a period (`.env`, `.gitignore`) — hidden by default on most systems

Secret notes you keep in a drawer. They're there, but you have to know to look for them

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package.json

Project manifest

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README.md

Documentation

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src/

Source code

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tsconfig.json

TypeScript config

Files starting with "." are hidden by default in most file browsers

A sticky note with passwords and settings you keep in your desk drawer — never in a shared folder

Your personal sticky note that never leaves your desk, even if you share the project with others

A "do not pack" list for your suitcase — these items stay home no matter what

A briefing document you give to a new team member so they understand how things work here