version control - Git and Dropbox, gitignore trouble -

me , team have been trying set version control repository in dropbox, we've run strange snag, not sure if it's because of dropbox or not, gitignore file being, well, ignored. we're working on windows 7, , we've tried of fixes we've found on .gitignore not working seems none help, guys have ideas on fix, or recommend version/source control plays dropbox?

git , dropbox technologies don't play together. in git, local , on purpose. means can locally make changes, commit when done , push in shared place, others can access it. how source code developed.

dropbox more writing , sharing documents. not have control shared others, dropbox continuously syncs. can lead coworker getting changed file you, breaks work.

furthermore can no longer make use of branches, coworkers have same dropbox folder, ergo working tree , means have same branch. no way user test on local branch.

you should ask question whether developing documents (text, spreadsheet, etc.) or source code. if latter, prefer git otherwise use dropbox. if need free of charge collaboration git, use:

• github (problematic, if need private repositories , not student)
• bitbucket (allows private repositories, limits collaborator count)
• gitlab (if have server @ disposal or want use hosted service)
• or similar services (there many out there if search "git repo").