What does the 'git status' command do?

What does the 'git status' command do?

The 'git status' command shows the current state of your working directory and staging area. It lets you see which changes have been staged, which haven't, and which files aren't being tracked.

How can I use it to check for untracked files?

Simply run 'git status' in your terminal, and it will list untracked files under the 'Untracked files' section.

Can I see the changes made to tracked files?

Yes, 'git status' will show you which tracked files have been modified. You can then use 'git diff' to see the specific changes.

Is there a way to get more detailed information?

For more detailed information, you can use 'git status -v' to get a verbose output, which includes more details about the changes.