? Git Commit

? Quick Overview

Committing is one of the most important operations in Git. It allows you to save your changes to the local repository and build a clear history of your work.

? Key Concepts

A commit is a snapshot of your project at a specific time
Each commit has a unique hash ID
Only staged changes are included in a commit

? What is a Commit?

A commit in Git records the current state of staged files. It includes the changes along with a message explaining what and why the change was made.

⌨️ Basic Commit Command

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

? Commit with a Detailed Message

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// Opens default editor for a detailed commit message
git commit

♻️ Amending the Last Commit

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// Modify the last commit or add missing changes
git commit --amend

? Viewing Commit History

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// View commit history of the current branch
git log

? Viewing Changes in a Commit

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// Show changes introduced by a specific commit
git show <commit-hash>

⏪ Rolling Back a Commit

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// Undo last commit but keep changes staged
git reset --soft HEAD~1

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// Completely discard last commit and changes
git reset --hard HEAD~1

? Interactive Commit Flow

? Edit File → ➕ git add → ? git commit → ? History Updated

?️ Use Cases

Saving progress checkpoints
Tracking changes over time
Collaborating safely with teams

? Tips & Best Practices

Write clear and meaningful commit messages
Commit small logical changes
Avoid amending commits that are already pushed

? Try It Yourself

Modify a file and stage it using git add
Commit with a meaningful message
Amend the commit to fix a mistake
Explore commit history using git log