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Atomic Commits with Patch Mode

February 14, 2026

We have all been there: you are working on a major feature, but you spot a tiny bug or a typo and fix it in the same file. Instead of bundling unrelated changes into one messy commit, use 'git add -p'. This patch mode lets you review your changes chunk by chunk, choosing exactly which lines to stage.

It keeps your commit history clean and makes code reviews much easier for your team because each commit focuses on a single logical change. It is a great way to catch stray console logs or debug code before they ever hit the repository.