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Learn Git: What is a Git Commit?

Beginner Git Tutorial

A commit is a snapshot of your Git repository at one point in time.

Watch this beginner Git tutorial video to understand how to perform a commit in Git to save file changes to your Git repository. Discover how multiple commits cumulatively form your Git repo’s history, and walk through a typical Git workflow.

Finally, see an example of how to commit changes and learn how to view a file’s Diff using the GitKraken Git GUIBonus: see the GitKraken undo button at work!

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