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git commit -m <message>

A commit records the content of the index as a new step in the current branch's history. git commit -m "message" creates the commit with its message. First stage the files you want with git add.

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What it does

Records the content of the index as a new commit on the current branch.

A use case

Your fix is staged and tested: you record it with a message explaining why.

On the command line

git commit -m "Fix the VAT calculation"
Commit with a one-line message.
git commit
Opens the editor to write a summary, a blank line, then a description.
git commit -am "message"
First stages all files already tracked, then commits. New files are not included.
git commit --amend
Fixes the last commit.
git config --global user.name / user.email
Sets the name and email written in your commits.

In Merathon

  1. Stage the files you want.
  2. Enter the summary (and a description if needed) at the bottom of the right panel.
  3. Click "Commit", or Ctrl+Enter from the input field.

Frequently asked questions

How do I write a good commit message?

A short summary (about 50 characters), in the imperative, that says what the commit changes. If needed, a description after a blank line that explains why.

How do I undo a commit that has not been pushed yet?

git reset --soft HEAD~1 undoes the commit and keeps its changes staged.

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