How do I remove an empty folder and push that change?

1. Local Deletion of Empty Folder: First, delete the empty folder in your local file system using command-line tools such as Terminal or Command Prompt. In the command line, use rmdir (Windows) or rm -r (Linux/Mac) to remove the folder. For example:

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rmdir empty_folder

On Linux/Mac:

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rm -r empty_folder

1. Check Status: After deletion, run git status to verify the repository state. This command confirms if the folder has been removed from the local repository. Since the folder is empty, Git may not display any changes.

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git status

1. Commit Changes: Although Git does not track empty folders directly, if the folder previously contained files but is now empty, update the repository state. This can be done by adding a .gitignore file or confirming no files are missing. Then, commit the deletion using git commit. First, ensure all changes are tracked with git add:

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git add -u
git commit -m "Remove empty folder"

Here, the -u option instructs Git to update changes for tracked files and folders.

1. Push Changes to Remote Repository: Finally, push the changes to the remote repository using git push:

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git push origin main

Here, origin is the default remote repository name, and main is the main branch name; adjust based on your branch name.

By following these steps, you ensure the empty folder is deleted and the changes are correctly pushed to the remote Git repository.