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Document files created by bd init and clarify .gitattributes should be committed

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Fixes #299

Added comprehensive documentation to help new users understand what files
should be committed vs ignored after running bd init:

1. README.md:
   - New "Files Created by bd init" section
   - Clear lists of files to commit vs ignore
   - Explains purpose of .gitattributes for team collaboration

2. docs/GIT_INTEGRATION.md:
   - Enhanced .gitattributes section with IMPORTANT notice
   - Explains why it must be committed (merge driver config)
   - Lists benefits of intelligent JSONL merging

Key clarification: .gitattributes should be COMMITTED (not ignored) as it
configures git merge behavior for the entire team.

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@@ -161,6 +161,26 @@ git config merge.beads.name "bd JSONL merge driver"
echo ".beads/beads.jsonl merge=beads" >> .gitattributes
```
### Files Created by `bd init`
**`bd init` creates these files in your repository:**
**Should be committed to git:**
- `.gitattributes` - Configures git merge driver for intelligent JSONL merging (critical for team collaboration)
- `.beads/beads.jsonl` - Issue data in JSONL format (source of truth, synced via git)
- `.beads/config.yaml` - Repository configuration template
- `.beads/README.md` - Documentation about beads for repository visitors
- `.beads/metadata.json` - Database metadata
**Should be in `.gitignore` (local-only):**
- `.beads/beads.db` - SQLite cache (auto-synced with JSONL)
- `.beads/beads.db-*` - SQLite journal files
- `.beads/bd.sock` / `.beads/bd.pipe` - Daemon communication socket
- `.beads/.exclusive-lock` - Daemon lock file
- `.git/beads-worktrees/` - Git worktrees (only created when using protected branch workflows)
The `.gitignore` entries are automatically created inside `.beads/.gitignore` by `bd init`, but your project's root `.gitignore` should also exclude the database and daemon files if you want to keep your git status clean.
**Using devcontainers?** Open the repository in a devcontainer (GitHub Codespaces or VS Code Remote Containers) and bd will be automatically installed with git hooks configured. See [.devcontainer/README.md](.devcontainer/README.md) for details.
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