Short status

Learn the short status output with git status -s.

Use Short Status Output

git status -s displays repository status in a shorter, more compact format. It uses brief status indicators next to filenames instead of longer descriptions.

git status -s

The Advantage of Compact Output

Short status output takes up less space in projects containing many files. It is useful for quickly reviewing file states.

git status -s
 M index.html
?? new.txt

Exercise Create a Short Status Command

Assign the git status -s command to the shortCommand variable. Then print the command.

Show example solution

let shortCommand = 'git status -s';

console.log(shortCommand);

Test yourself

Which command displays Git status in a short format?
- git status --local
- git status --global
- git status -s
- git status -m
Show answer

git status -s — The <code>-s</code> option enables short status output.
Complete the Short Status Option
```
git status ____
```
Show answer
```
git status -s
```
Match the Short Status Concepts

short_status

Compact status view
-s

Short output option
compact

Use less text
git status -s

Short status command

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