Staging & Snapshotting in Git: Essential Commands

Understanding staging and snapshotting in Git helps you manage your code efficiently. Here are the key commands: 

🔹 Staging Changes

• Check modified and staged files:

git status

• Add a file to the staging area:

git add [file name]

• Add all modified files:

git add .

• Remove a file from staging without deleting changes:

git reset [file name]

🔹 Viewing Differences

• Show changes before staging:

git diff

• Show staged changes before committing:

git diff --staged

🔹 Committing Changes

• Create a snapshot with a message:

git commit -m "[Your message]"

Mastering these commands ensures smoother version control with Git!