git specify single file commit

May 9, 202443

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When using IntelliJ IDEA to commit files, large files or a high number of files can cause issues. To address this, Git allows for committing specific files directly. The basic steps include pulling the latest code, checking the file status, staging the desired file with `git add`, committing it with a message, and finally pushing it to the repository. It's advised to be cautious when using `git add .` as it stages all files, which may include changes that should not be committed.

Background#

When using IDEA to commit files, if you are trying to commit large files or too many files, you may find that the files cannot be submitted. This can also be resolved in the IDEA settings, but sometimes it is not convenient. Therefore, there is a method to use Git to specify file commits to solve the submission issue in IDEA.

Basic Command Operations#

Git specify file commit

Before committing code, first pull the code

git pull

Check file status

git status

Temporarily store the modified file in the staging area

git add project_path
# For example: git add D:\workspace\code\gitlab\company_project_learn\com\node-v18.17.1-x64.msi

Commit this file:

git commit -m "Add a certain feature"

Push to the repository

git push

Extension:

Indicates adding all files to the staging area, use with caution

git add .

Reason: Some configuration changes are not committed, but are only for local running and debugging. During development, only commit the files we need to submit.