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What is a commit in Git?
A commit is a saved snapshot of your changes in Git, with a short note about what you changed.
- Category GitHub & code
- Updated 20 Oct 2026
Commit, explained simply
Think of a commit as pressing save on a game, with a label. Each commit records what changed and when.
A project's history is a long list of commits. You can look back through them or return to an old one.
For example, a commit note might read: fix typo in install steps.
On ITG Now, our tool guides may mention recent commits as a sign that a project is still being kept up to date.
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Questions people ask about Commit
Is a commit permanent?
Commits are kept in the history, but they can be undone or changed by adding new commits.
Commit vs pull request: what is the difference?
A commit is one saved change. A pull request asks to merge a group of commits into a project.
How do recent commits help me judge a tool?
Recent commits suggest people are still working on it. A long quiet period may mean it is no longer updated.