diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index dfa50d0..768ce16 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ labswp_2019_sose_geocaching.iml
 .idea/modules/labswp_2019_sose_geocaching_main.iml
 .idea/modules/labswp_2019_sose_geocaching_test.iml
 
+# public folder
+src/main/resources/public
 
 
 # Gradle