Git Add vs Commit — Understanding the Staging Area

You staged a file, edited it again, then committed. Which version did Git save? Learn Git's working tree, staging area (index), and commits through real terminal examples. See why a file can be both staged and unstaged, how to select specific files, and how to inspect exactly what your next commit will contain. In this beginner lesson: • git status and its two short-status columns • git diff versus git diff --staged • git add with explicit paths • normal commits and the staged snapshot • git show and git log • two prediction exercises with verified answers Commands use Git Bash on Windows or Bash on macOS/Linux. Sample identity is fictional. All examples are local; no GitHub upload or remote is involved. Commit hashes will differ in your own lab. #git #gittutorial #learngit