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The Magic of Git Amend

February 13, 2026

Ever committed your code only to realize you left a console log or a typo in a comment? Instead of creating a whole new "fix typo" commit that clutters your history, just use `git commit --amend --no-edit`. This command tucks your staged changes right into the previous commit without even opening the editor to change the message.

It is a lifesaver for keeping your pull requests clean and professional. Just remember: only use this on local commits that you have not pushed to a shared branch yet, otherwise you might cause some version history headaches for your teammates.