commit

The git commit command is used to save changes to the local repository. It captures a snapshot of the project's currently staged changes. This command is a crucial part of the Git workflow, as it allows you to record the history of your project.

Detailed Explanation

Creating a Commit: When you run git commit, Git takes the changes that have been added to the staging area and stores them in a new commit. Each commit has a unique identifier (SHA-1 hash) and contains metadata such as the author, date, and commit message.
Commit Message: A commit message is a brief description of the changes made. It helps to understand the purpose of the commit. You can provide a commit message using the -m option.
Amending a Commit: If you need to modify the most recent commit, you can use the --amend option. This is useful for correcting mistakes or adding forgotten changes.
Commit All Changes: You can use the -a option to automatically stage all modified and deleted files before committing, but it does not include new untracked files.

Examples

Committing Staged Changes with a Message:
git commit -m "Add new feature"
This command commits the staged changes with the message "Add new feature".
Amending the Most Recent Commit:
git commit --amend -m "Update feature implementation"
This command amends the most recent commit with a new message "Update feature implementation".
Committing All Changes:
git commit -a -m "Fix bugs and update documentation"
This command stages all modified and deleted files and commits them with the message "Fix bugs and update documentation".

Last modified: 29 November 2024