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+# Binaries for programs and plugins
+*.exe
+*.exe~
+*.dll
+*.so
+*.dylib
+
+# Output of the go coverage tool, specifically when used with LiteIDE
+*.out
+
+# kaniko base image cache files
+sha256:*
+
+# Tar files for testing
+*.tar
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