WDI General Assembly Assessment Practice Test

The command `git status` provides a snapshot of the current state of the Git repository. It informs you about uncommitted changes, such as modified files that have not yet been staged for commit, as well as files that have been staged but not yet committed. This information is crucial for developers to understand what changes are present in their working directory as they prepare to make commits or further modifications.

In essence, running `git status` will show you:

- Which files are staged for the next commit.

- Which files have been modified but are not yet staged.

- Any untracked files that are present in the working directory.

This overview helps in managing changes effectively, allowing you to make informed decisions about the next steps in your development process.