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Max Pedersen
7,196 PointsCan you combine flags using Git?
Tommy has used "-a -m" separately in his commits in his past few videos. Are you allowed to combine these two flags into "-am"? It seems to work in the Treehouse Console, but I'm curious if there is a reason why I shouldn't combine them.
Vinnie Dauer
12,824 PointsYes, you can combine them. "-am" for commits is common. It is wise, however, to make sure you want to add all the files in the directory before your commit.
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Andi Wilkinson
26,822 Pointsyou seem to be able to - New to GIt but adding git commit -a -m "message" is combining two flags
Roger Nordqvist
7,007 PointsRoger Nordqvist
7,007 PointsHi Max ...
I am used to -am to. It is now difference, But in the assignments here at treehouse, you cant put them together. I tried and got "wrong answer" :)