How git commit Works
Stage Your Changes
Before committing, you need to stage the changes using git add. This tells Git which changes you want to include in the next commit.
git add <file> # Stage a specific file
git add . # Stage all changes in the current directory
Create the Commit
After staging, use the git commit command with a meaningful message to save your changes.
git commit -m "Your descriptive commit message"
Viewing the changes in Git commit
To see the changes in a specific Git commit, you can use the git show command. This command displays the details of a commit, including the commit message, author, date, and the diff of changes introduced in that commit.
git show <commit-hash>
Explanation:
- git show: The command used to display the details of a specific commit.
- <commit-hash>: The unique identifier (hash) of the commit you want to inspect. You can find this hash using commands like git log.
How to see the Changes in a Git commit?
Understanding the changes introduced in each commit is crucial for effective collaboration and version control in Git. Whether you are reviewing someone else’s work or tracking your own modifications, Git provides powerful tools to inspect changes. This article will guide you through the various methods to see changes in a Git commit.