diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 5ff3e436..2f176f6c 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -301,3 +301,6 @@ TSWLatexianTemp*
 #*Notes.bib
 
 year3/semester2/CT3534: Professional Experience
+
+# byte code files
+*.class