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"Solo work with Git" page

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2018-19
Dominant language
Python
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Description

  1. We should clearly explain what the purpose of the staging area is. Why does git have a 2-step approach for committing code?

  2. The commit -a option is mentioned. If it is true that this should not be done, we need to explicitly state why.

  3. Near the end it introduces "index" and "repo" without explaining what these are.

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Research direction

Open the “Solo work with Git” page and review the sections covering the staging area, the commit -a option, and the terms “index” and “repo.” Clarify the purpose of Git’s two-step commit process, explain why commit -a may be discouraged, and define the unfamiliar terms.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
Half a day
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
50/100

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