git-stage:tldr:fa823
git-stage: Interactively stage parts of a given file.
$ git stage -p ${filename}
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The command "git stage -p ${filename}" is used in Git, a version control system, to stage changes or modifications in a specific file. Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "git" refers to the Git command-line interface.
- "stage" is the subcommand used to prepare changes for the next commit. It is also known as "git add".
- "-p" or "--patch" is an option that allows you to interactively choose portions of a file to stage.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder for the name of the file you want to stage the changes for.
When you execute this command, Git will display a diff (differences) of the changes made to the specified file. It shows each individual change or "hunk" and gives you the option to select or add only parts of the changes to the staging area. You can review each hunk and decide whether to stage or skip it. This interactive approach allows you to selectively stage only specific changes within a file, providing more control over what gets included in the next commit.
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