Michael Gregorius

Hi @M4rotte! Have you been using automated chord stacking like described in #7010 in these cases as well? I am asking because [this comment in NotePlayHandle.h](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/blob/67ce1677754de567834417a700fa127c47930e99/include/NotePlayHandle.h#L310) states: `// used for...

> For me, the default install target is the `./out` folder. I wouldn't mind adding that folder as well. Would using a [personal ignore](https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/saving-changes/gitignore#personal-git-ignore-rules) file be an option for you?...

> > I'd argue that build/install directories are rather a personal preference > > Counter argument: `build` and `target` are already part of the ignore list. Yes, but these are...

> Someone who uses this IDE feel free correct me, but I believe Visual Studio uses `.out` and/or `bin` for their build directories by default. I do not see why...

I also don't understand what are the arguments against providing sane defaults for widely used IDEs. I am a professional software developer and have only learned today about `.git/info/exclude` while...

> I agree, but I understand both sides of the coin. For certain directories, it would seem nice if you don't have to remember to add it in `.git/info/exclude`, especially...

> https://github.com/github/gitignore This repo contains gitignore templates for various editors, tools and OSes. Not saying pull in entire files, but would be nice to get an idea of just how...

For me the most relevant difference is that having to add the ignore globally translates to "Every contributor has to do these steps and might not know that they must...

> > I think this is even more valuable in the light of attracting new contributors who might not be so experienced and who might be intimated by long lists...

Seems like this will be the final consensus. :sweat_smile: It's now only ensured that `build` and `target` are directories.