Web Developer how-to
How to Commit and Push Changes with Git
Version control protects your work and lets teams collaborate.
Quick answer
Version control protects your work and lets teams collaborate. In short: create; make; stage, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Create a branch for your change: git switch -c feature-name.
Make your edits and check what changed with git status and git diff.
Stage the changes with git add.
Commit with a clear message describing why: git commit -m "Add pricing page".
Pull the latest main branch and resolve any conflicts.
Push your branch: git push -u origin feature-name.
Open a pull request for review.
Safety reminders for web developers
- Never commit passwords or API keys to repositories
- Validate and sanitize user input to prevent security vulnerabilities
- Keep dependencies updated
- Follow privacy laws and accessibility requirements
Key terms
HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Responsive design · Front end · Back end: see the full web developer glossary.