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A commit is the last step in our Git workflow. A commit permanently stores changes from the staging area inside the repository.
git commit is the command we’ll do next. However, one more bit of code is needed for a commit: the option -m followed by a message. Here’s an example:
Standard Conventions for Commit Messages:
- Must be in quotation marks
- Written in the present tense
- Should be brief (50 characters or less) when using
-m
Instructions
1.
Make your first commit! From the terminal, type the command along with a commit message. The message should describe the point of the commit.
If you’re having trouble thinking of a good commit message, reflect on how the project has changed since it began.
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