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In git, git add stands out as a fundamental operation, allowing you to stage changes for committing. In this hands-on guide, we'll delve into two variations: git add . and git add --all.
Let's get started!
Before we go any further, let's clear our concepts about staging in git.
In Git, the staging area is an intermediate step between your working directory and the repository. It acts as a holding area where you can prepare changes before committing them to the repository.
The git add command is used to move changes from the working directory to the staging area. It marks modifications as ready to be included in the next commit. You are free to select the files or file your would like to commit with the help of git add command.
git add .
.gitignore, preserving the integrity of your repository.Scenarios for git add .:
git add . to stage these modifications for commit.git add . will stage these deletions appropriately.git add --all
git add --all command is more comprehensive than git add .. Scenarios for git add --all:
git add --all ensures they're staged for commit.git add ., git add --all stages deletions, modifications, and new files, but on a repository-wide scale.Conclusion:
Remember, while git add . stages changes in the current directory and its subdirectories, git add --all stages changes across the entire repository. Choose the command that aligns with your staging requirements and project structure.
Thank you for reading!
Happy Learning:)
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