Command Reference

git add Tutorial

Explains how git add stages changes for the next commit, and why the index is central to creating cleaner history.

The short version

git add moves selected changes into the staging area so they can become part of the next commit.

Common forms

git add README.md
git add src/
git add .
git add --patch

--patch is especially important when you want clean, focused commits.

Related Reads

git init Tutorial

Explains how git init creates a repository, how the initial branch is defined, and how it is used for both new and existing directories.

git clone Tutorial

Explains how git clone copies a repository, what origin means by default, and what local branch setup usually looks like after cloning.

git status Tutorial

Covers how git status shows working tree, staging area, and branch state, and why it should be part of nearly every Git workflow.

Previousgit status Tutorial

Covers how git status shows working tree, staging area, and branch state, and why it should be part of nearly every Git workflow.

Nextgit commit Tutorial

Explains how git commit creates new history nodes, how to write useful messages, and when amend is appropriate.