The Git Workflow

Before diving into the states of a file, it’s important to understand the basic Git workflow, which consists of three main areas:

1. Working Directory: The current state of your project files.
2. Staging Area (Index): A place where you can group changes before committing them.
3. Repository (HEAD): The history of your project, including all committed changes.

Git is a powerful version control system that helps developers track changes in their code over time. Understanding the different states a file can be in within the Git working directory is important for effectively managing and organizing your project. This article will explore the various states of a file in Git, explaining what each state means and how it impacts your workflow.