What do the .ds-store files in SFCC cartridges do?

The .ds-store files found in SFCC cartridges are actually used by macOS to store custom attributes of folders in Finder, such as the position of icons and the choice of background colors. These files are automatically created when folders are viewed in the Finder and are meant to help maintain the visual layout and organization of files on macOS systems.

Since .ds-store files are specific to the macOS environment, they have no functional role in the operation of SFCC (Salesforce Commerce Cloud) systems or in managing settings related to configuration, inventory, or user access permissions. Their primary purpose is to enhance the user experience on macOS by retaining display settings for folder views.