Commit

Workflow

Step 1 — Check for changes

Run in parallel:

• git status --short
• git diff
• git diff --staged

If there's nothing to commit, stop and say so. Review both unstaged and already staged diffs before writing the message.

Step 2 — Stage thoughtfully

Add specific files by name rather than git add . or git add -A. Broad staging risks accidentally committing .env files, credentials, or build artifacts. Scan git status for anything that looks like a secret before staging.