Git · Middle · Question 70 of 75

What is the risk of `git add .` before every commit?

1It stages the files in the wrong order
2It slows Git down on large repositories
✓Correct answer: Committing unrelated or secret files by accident

Explanation

Review git status and git diff --staged before committing, and keep .gitignore up to date. git add -p makes you look at each change.

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