From: David Besen <dbesen@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:34:39 GMT
Subject: Re: git clean -Xdf doesn't clean ignored files in subfolders
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> Is this the same issue as reported at
> https://lore.kernel.org/git/4F1384AE.1050209@pcharlan.com/?

Yes, I believe so.  I am indeed using git clean as a substitute for make clean.

But, I still think a fix would be appropriate.  Ideally I could trust
git to remove all auto-generated files regardless of whether or not
the project even has a Makefile.