Stage the Right Files

Use the staging area to commit only what you mean to.

A beginner Git challenge worth 3 points. Solve it hands-on in a real Git environment in your browser - no local setup, no fake shells.

The Challenge

Scenario: A fresh repo in /tmp/work has three files: app.txt, README.md, and secret.key.

The secret must never be committed.

Tasks:

• Stage and commit only app.txt and README.md
• Do not stage secret.key

Commands to learn: git status, git add <file>, git commit

Run check when done.