Adding a .gitattributes file can fix issues related to broken images and incorrect handling of files by Git.
A .gitattributes file specifies how Git should handle specific files or patterns, such as marking binary files or enforcing consistent line endings.
.gitattributes is important for preventing broken images, maintaining consistent line endings, improving diffs and merges, and promoting better collaboration within a team.
Recommended files to include in .gitattributes are images, binaries, text files, large files, generated or vendor files, with examples provided for each category.