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Clean Commits with Git Patch

April 10, 2026

Ever find yourself halfway through a massive coding session only to realize you’ve mixed three different features into one file? Use git add -p. This 'patch' mode lets you review your changes in small chunks (hunks) and decide exactly which lines should go into the next commit. It’s the easiest way to keep your pull requests clean, focused, and much easier for your teammates to review.