How files move between three areas in Git - Quick Revision & Summary

Recall & Review

beginner

What are the three main areas where files move in Git?

The three main areas are: Working Directory (where you edit files), Staging Area (where you prepare files to commit), and Repository (where committed files are stored).

beginner

What command moves files from the Working Directory to the Staging Area?

The command is git add <filename>. It tells Git to prepare the file for the next commit.

beginner

What command moves files from the Staging Area to the Repository?

The command is git commit -m "message". It saves the staged changes permanently in the repository.

intermediate

What happens if you change a file after staging it but before committing?

The changes after staging are not included in the commit unless you stage the file again with git add <filename>.

beginner

Explain the role of the Working Directory in Git.

The Working Directory is where you create and edit files. It reflects the current state of your project on your computer before staging or committing.

Which Git area holds files you are currently editing?

A Repository

B Staging Area

C Working Directory

D Remote Server

The Working Directory is where you edit files before staging or committing.

What command stages a file for commit?

A git add

B git push

C git commit

D git clone

git add moves files from the Working Directory to the Staging Area.

After staging, how do you save changes permanently in Git?

A git add

B git pull

C git status

D git commit

git commit saves staged changes to the repository.

If you edit a file after staging it, what must you do to include the new changes in the commit?

A Run git add again

B Nothing, it is automatic

C Run git commit twice

D Run git push

You must stage the file again with git add to include new changes.

Which area in Git stores committed files?

A Staging Area

B Repository

C Working Directory

D Index

The Repository stores committed files permanently.

Describe the journey of a file from being edited to being saved in Git.

Think about the commands and areas the file passes through.

Explain why staging is important in Git and how it helps control commits.

Consider how staging lets you choose what to include in a commit.