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title: "Add & Commit Changes"
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# Add & Commit Changes

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# Add Changes

## Objective

Select modified files and place them into the staging area before committing.

## Steps

1. Modify one or more files in the project.
2. In the terminal, check the status of the repository: `git status`

![Git Status](img/2.png)

3. Add files to the staging area: `git add .`

![Git Add](img/3.png)

4. Verify that files are staged: `git status`

![Git Status Staged](img/4.png)

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# Commit Changes

## Objective

Save local changes to the local Git repository.

## Steps

1. Ensure files are staged.
2. Enter the commit command with a message: `git commit -m "Your commit message"`

![Git Commit](img/5.png)

3. Verify the commit: `git log --oneline`

![Git Log](img/6.png)