Checking the Status of a Repository (git status)
'git status' shows the state of the working directory and the staging area.
Usage
To check the status:
git statusExplanation: This command lists which files are staged, which are not, and if there are any commits behind or ahead of the remote repository.
Key Takeaways
- 'git status' is crucial for understanding what changes are ready to be committed or still need to be staged.
- It helps in managing the workflow by showing the current state of the repository.