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This article provides an in-depth exploration of how to effectively exclude specific files in Jest watch mode to prevent unnecessary test re-triggering. By analyzing the working mechanism of the modulePathIgnorePatterns configuration option, combined with practical code examples and project structure explanations, it details how to configure Jest to ignore specified directories. The article also compares different exclusion methods and their applicable scenarios, offering specific implementation approaches in both package.json and standalone configuration files to help developers optimize their testing workflow.