- Unmodified: The file is tracked, but it hasn't been modified since the last commit.
- Modified: The file has been changed since the last commit, but these changes aren't yet staged for the next commit.
- Staged: The file has been modified, and the changes have been added to the staging area (also known as the index). These changes are ready to be committed.
- Committed: The file is in the repository's database. It represents the latest committed version of the file.
pull request - used to signal that the commits from a branch are ready to be merged to another branch. if approved, it is merged into the base branch.
git status check status of working tree
git add tell Git to start keeping trach of changes in certain files
git log see info about prev. commits
git commit save changes to a snapshot
git checkout - b <otherBranch> | switch between branches, create new branches; "-b" creates and switches to the new branch
git branch to see what branch you are on
git fetch origin to see if local repo is up-to-date with remote repo
git branch -d <branch name> delete the branch
Ctrl+Shift+P for command palette
Common inline cmd slash commands:
/explain- Provides an explanation of the selected code./suggest- Offers code suggestions based on the current context./tests- Generates unit tests for the selected function or class./comment- Converts comments into code snippets.
You can describe the functionality that you want in a comment. When you select the Enter key, Copilot generates code based on your description.
Multiple Suggestions - For complex code snippets, Copilot can offer multiple alternatives.
- When Copilot offers a suggestion, look for the light bulb icon.
- Select the icon or use
Alt+]to cycle through alternatives.
- Select a function or class.
- Use the command palette to select Copilot: Generate Unit Tests.
- Review the test cases that Copilot suggests for your code.