? Git Staging Area

? Quick Overview

In this section, we will dive into the staging area in Git. The staging area is where you prepare changes to be committed to the repository. It's an essential part of Git's workflow and allows you to control exactly what changes are included in each commit.

? Key Concepts

• Staging area is also called the index
• It sits between working directory and repository
• Allows selective commits
• Improves commit clarity and control

? What is the Staging Area?

The staging area, also known as the index, is a space where Git gathers changes before committing them. It acts as a middle ground between your working directory and the repository.

? Checking Repository Status

// Shows modified, staged, and untracked files
git status

➕ Adding Files to Staging

// Stages a specific file
git add file-name

// Stages all files in current directory
git add .

➖ Removing Files from Staging

// Unstages a file but keeps changes
git reset file-name

? Staging Partial Changes

// Interactively stage parts of a file
git add -p file-name

? Viewing Staged Changes

// Shows differences between staged files and last commit
git diff --cached

✅ Committing Staged Changes

// Commits staged changes with a message
git commit -m "Commit message"

? Use Cases

• Commit only tested changes
• Split large changes into logical commits
• Review changes before committing