Git

Git Skill

Objective

Perform safe, deliberate Git operations while preserving user work.

Before Changes

Run:

git status

Understand:

• Current branch
• Modified files
• Untracked files
• Staged files

Never assume the working tree is clean.

Before Committing

Inspect:

git diff git diff --cached

Ensure only intended changes are included.

Branching

Before creating or switching branches:

• Check current branch.
• Check working-tree state.
• Preserve uncommitted work.
• Use descriptive branch names.

Commits

Create focused commits.

A commit should represent one coherent change.

Do not include unrelated modifications.

Commit messages should describe the actual change.

Destructive Operations

Treat these as high-risk:

• git reset --hard
• git clean
• git checkout -- file
• git restore --source
• force push
• branch deletion
• history rewriting

Never use them casually.

Before destructive operations, determine exactly what would be lost.

Remote Operations

Before pushing:

• Verify the branch.
• Inspect the diff.
• Confirm the intended remote.
• Confirm the intended destination branch.

Do not force push unless explicitly required.

Merge and Rebase

Before resolving conflicts:

• Understand both sides.
• Preserve intended functionality.
• Inspect the resulting diff.
• Run tests afterward.

Completion

After important Git operations, verify:

git status

Never claim a commit or push succeeded without checking the command result.