`Git stage` over `Git add`
10 months ago
- #cli
- #git
- #version-control
- The author prefers using 'git stage' over 'git add'.
- Both commands are synonyms, but 'git stage' makes the intent clearer.
- The manual for 'git add' describes it as adding file contents to the index.
- The manual for 'git stage' describes it as adding file contents to the staging area.
- The author feels 'git stage' aligns better with Git's staging/unstaging terminology in 'git status'.
- The preference might be influenced by the author's familiarity with staging terminology.