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Git New Files

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Summary

A new file that's never been identified by Git is untracked. Use the status git to view the list of untracked, modified, or staged files. Enter the file into the staging with git add before committing, and don't forget to ignore the temporary or secret file via .gitignore.

Key points

Git status is a window of information working directory and staging area
Untracked files mean never added to the repository
Git add. add all the changes at once
The build and secret files should be entered into the (.gitignore)

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