Shows installed Git version.

git --version

Sets your global Git username.

git config --global user.name "Sabir"

Sets your Git email address.

git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

Displays current Git configuration.

git config --list

Initializes a new Git repository in the current directory.

git init

Creates a hidden .git/ folder that stores repository metadata.

Shows the state of working directory and staging area.

git status

Stages a file for the next commit.

git add git-commands.md

Stages all modified files.

git add .

Creates a snapshot of staged changes.

git commit -m "Initial Git command reference"

Shows unstaged changes.

git diff

Shows staged changes before commit.

git diff --staged

Shows commit history.

git log

Compact commit history view.

git log --oneline

Removes file from repository.

git rm oldfile.txt

Renames or moves a file.

git mv old.txt new.txt

• Commit often, but meaningfully.
• One logical change per commit.
• Write descriptive commit messages.
• Always check git status before committing.

Working Directory → Staging Area → Repository

1. Modify files
2. Stage changes (git add)
3. Commit snapshot (git commit)
4. View history (git log)