Git Commands Workflow

⚡ Git Commands Workflow When I started using Git, I tried to learn as many commands as possible. But over time, I realized something: You don’t need to know everything. You need to master the workflow. Most of my day-to-day work revolves around a small set of commands—used repeatedly in different contexts. 🧠 The Real Git Workflow At a high level, Git revolves around three stages: Working directory → where you make changes Staging area → where you prepare changes Repository → where changes are committed Understanding this flow matters more than memorizing commands. 🔄 1. Starting Work git pull git checkout -b feature/my-feature What this does: Sync latest code Create a new branch 👉 This is usually how I start my day. ✍️ 2. Making Changes git status git add . git status → shows what changed git add → stages changes for commit 👉 I check the status a lot more than I expected. 💾 3. Saving Work git commit -m "Add feature X" Creates a snapshot of your changes Helps track history over time 👉 Go