4. Using git add and git commit

Welcome back to our Git tutorial series! 🎉

In this video, we'll dive deep into tracking changes in Git using the essential commands git add and git commit. We'll demystify the concepts of the Working Directory and Staging Area, helping you understand how Git manages your project's files at different stages.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

Understanding Git's Three Trees:

Working Directory: Where you modify files.
Staging Area (Index): Where you prepare changes for the next commit.
Repository (HEAD): Where your project's history is stored.
Using git add:

How to stage new and modified files.
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git add filename
git add .
The difference between tracked and untracked files.
Best practices for staging changes.
Exploring the Staging Area:

How the Staging Area acts as a middleman between your Working Directory and Repository.
Viewing staged changes with git status and git diff --staged.
Using git commit:

Recording snapshots of your project.
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git commit -m "Your commit message"
Crafting meaningful commit messages.
Understanding how commits build your project's history.
Git Workflow in Action:

A step-by-step example of modifying files, staging changes, and making commits.
Visualizing how changes move from the Working Directory to the Staging Area and into the Repository.
Best Practices:

When to commit changes.
Keeping commits small and focused.
How often you should commit.
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them:

Accidentally committing unwanted files.
Forgetting to stage changes before committing.
Tips for using .gitignore to exclude files.
By the end of this video, you'll have a solid understanding of how to use git add and git commit effectively, and how the Working Directory and Staging Area fit into Git's workflow. This knowledge is crucial for managing your code efficiently and collaborating with other