Create a Git Commit

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Introduction

Git is a popular version control system used by developers to manage their code changes. One of the essential features of Git is the ability to create commits, which are snapshots of the code at a particular point in time. In this challenge, you will learn how to create a Git commit.


Skills Graph

%%%%{init: {'theme':'neutral'}}%%%% flowchart RL git(("`Git`")) -.-> git/BasicOperationsGroup(["`Basic Operations`"]) git/BasicOperationsGroup -.-> git/commit("`Create Commit`") subgraph Lab Skills git/commit -.-> lab-12629{{"`Create a Git Commit`"}} end

Create a Git Commit

You have made some changes to your code and want to save them as a snapshot in your Git repository. However, you don't want to save all the changes you made, only the ones that are relevant to the current feature or bug fix. How can you create a commit containing only the relevant changes?

Tasks

For this challenge, let's use the repository from https://github.com/labex-labs/git-playground.

  1. Navigate to the directory and configure the identity in the environment.
  2. Add "hello,labex" to the README.md file, add it to the staging area and commit it with the message "Updating README.md".

This is the result of running the git log command:

Summary

Creating a Git commit is an essential part of the development process. It allows you to save snapshots of your code and keep track of the changes you make over time. By following the steps outlined in this challenge, you can create a commit containing only the relevant changes and add a descriptive message to explain the changes made.

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