Git Change Commit - Shell/Bash

Git Change Commit is a useful command that allows you to modify or edit a commit message after a commit has been made.

In the case that you made a mistake in the commit message or forgot to add some important details in the message, this command will serve you well as it avoids creating a new commit and makes the necessary edits to the existing one.

Usage

To use the git amend command, simply follow the steps below:

1. Open your terminal (shell/bash), make sure that you are in the Git repository directory where the commit was made.
2. Run the command: git commit --amend -m "new commit message"
3. Replace "new commit message" with the correct message that you want to use.

$ git commit --amend -m "new commit message"

Once you have executed this command, the old commit message will be replaced with the new one that you just entered.

Additional Tips

• If you want to change the commit message for the most recent commit, but you haven't made any changes to the file, use this command to edit the message:

$ git commit --amend -m "new commit message"

• If you want to make changes to a commit that's further back in history, you should use interactive rebase instead.

For more details on how to use interactive rebasing, refer to the official Git documentation.

Conclusion

In summary, the git amend command is a powerful tool in Git that allows you to change, edit, or modify a commit message without having to create a new commit. Use it wisely and you'll avoid having to make multiple commits with different messages over the same changes.