Git Init & Status

Create a repository and check its state.

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git init turns a folder into a Git repository by creating a hidden .git folder.

git status shows which files are:

Untracked: new files Git is not tracking yet.
Modified: changed since the last commit.
Staged: ready to be committed.

Key Takeaways: Git Init & Status

Mastering Git Init & Status helps you write clean and reliable Git code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

Git Init & Status Code Example

Git

mkdir my-project
cd my-project
git init
echo "# My Project" > README.md
git status

Output

Initialized empty Git repository in C:/my-project/.git/
On branch main

No commits yet

Untracked files:
  (use "git add <file>..." to include in what will be committed)
        README.md

Run this example on your own computer. The "Get Started" lesson shows how to set it up.