Worked on improving repository hygiene for the systemd/systemd project by updating the gitignore configuration to exclude Aider-generated files. This change introduced a pattern to ignore .aider* artifacts, ensuring that files produced by automation tooling such as Aider are not accidentally committed to version control. By focusing on configuration management and leveraging Git, the update helped maintain a clean project history and reduced the risk of generated files cluttering the repository. The work emphasized careful version control practices and contributed to release readiness by ensuring only relevant source files and artifacts are tracked, supporting maintainability and clarity in the codebase.