git and C++ workflow, how to handle object and archive files?

Question

I use git to interface with an SVN repository. I have several git branches for the different projects I work on.

Now, whenever I switch from one branch to another using

Answer 1

Those files aren't tracked by Git or Subversion, so they're left alone on the assumption that they are of some use to you.

I just do my checkouts in different directories. Saves me the trouble of doing cleanup.