You can add all files in your Git repository using the command git add .. This command stages all untracked files and changes in your working directory for the next commit.
Here's a breakdown of what happens when you use git add .:
- Untracked Files: Files that are not yet tracked by Git are added to the staging area.
- Modified Files: Changes made to previously tracked files are also staged.
Example:
Let's say you have a new file called new_file.txt and you've made changes to an existing file named existing_file.txt. To stage both files for commit, you would run:
git add .This command will add both new_file.txt and the changes to existing_file.txt to the staging area. You can then commit these changes with git commit -m "Commit message".
Remember that git add . will add all files in the current directory and its subdirectories. If you only want to add specific files or folders, you can use git add <file_name> or git add <folder_name>.
Practical Insight:
Using git add . can be convenient, but it's important to be aware of the files you're adding. It's always best to review the changes before committing to ensure you're not accidentally adding unwanted files.
