The Four Phases of Git Content

Understanding these four stages are key to understanding Git.

If this seems over-complicated now, it will not seem that way as you grow to know and love Git. If you’ve ever been confused by Git, it’s likely because these stages were not understood properly. You can get by with Git without knowing too much about how it works. But sooner or later, you will hit limits in your understanding, as you would want to handle more complex scenarios.

Don’t worry about memorizing the stages now. Just be aware that it is important. Over time, the understanding will become second nature.