How to keep a local file different from the git remote?

@kadin 

To keep a local file different from the git remote, you can follow these steps:

1. Add the file to your .gitignore: By adding the file to your .gitignore, Git will ignore any changes made to the file and will not track it.
2. Use the command git update-index --skip-worktree : This command tells Git to temporarily ignore changes made to the file, allowing you to keep it different from the remote repository.
3. Avoid adding or committing the file: Make sure not to add or commit the file to the remote repository, as this will sync the changes to the remote and override the local file.
4. Use a separate branch for local changes: If you need to make changes to the file locally but want to keep it different from the remote, consider creating a separate branch for your local changes. This way, you can work on the file without affecting the remote repository.

By following these steps, you can keep a local file different from the git remote repository while still being able to work on and track changes to the file locally.