While many developers use Git daily, understanding its core components can feel overly abstract. In this post, we will explore the fundamental building blocks of Git: Repositories, Commits, the Staging Area, Branches, and Merges.
Repository
In layman’s terms, a repository is simply a folder containing all your project files alongside their entire change history. It consists of your actual source code (your working directory) out in the open, plus a hidden .git folder where Git keeps all of its internal tracking mechanisms.