Git Commit and Push

Stage changes, create a conventional commit, and push to origin in one workflow.

When to Use

•Ready to save changes to GitHub
•Work is complete and tested
•Any request to "commit and push" or "save changes"

Workflow

1. Check Current State

bash

git status
git branch --show-current

2. Review Changes

bash

git diff
# or if files already staged:
git diff --staged

3. Stage Files

Stage all changes:

bash

git add .

Stage specific files:

bash

git add path/to/file1 path/to/file2

Stage by pattern:

bash

git add src/components/*.tsx

4. Create Conventional Commit

Analyze the diff to determine type and scope:

bash

git commit -m "<type>[optional scope]: <description>"

Types:

•feat: - New feature
•fix: - Bug fix
•docs: - Documentation
•style: - Formatting
•refactor: - Code refactoring
•perf: - Performance
•test: - Tests
•chore: - Maintenance

Examples:

bash

git commit -m "feat(auth): add OAuth2 login flow"
git commit -m "fix(api): resolve null pointer exception"
git commit -m "docs: update README with setup instructions"

5. Push to Origin

Push current branch:

bash

git push

First push (set upstream):

bash

git push -u origin HEAD

6. Verify

bash

git log --oneline -3
git status

Complete Examples

Commit and push all changes:

bash

git add .
git commit -m "feat: add dark mode toggle"
git push

Commit specific files:

bash

git add src/auth.ts src/middleware.ts
git commit -m "feat(auth): implement JWT verification"
git push

Commit with body:

bash

git add .
git commit -m "feat(search): add elasticsearch integration

- Configure ES client
- Add search endpoint
- Implement result ranking

Closes #234"
git push

Git Safety Protocol

•NEVER commit secrets (.env, credentials)
•NEVER run git push --force to main/master
•NEVER use --no-verify unless explicitly asked
•If commit fails due to hooks, fix issues and create NEW commit

Best Practices

•Commit related changes together
•Write clear, imperative commit messages
•Keep commits atomic (one logical change)
•Push frequently to back up work
•Verify CI passes after push