Unstaged Changes

For changes that are not yet staged with git add, such as untracked new files or modified existing ones, use git diff.

For changes that are not yet staged with git add, such as untracked new files or modified existing ones , use git diff. This command compares your working directory (your current changes) against the staging area (changes already staged with git add). It’s a useful tool for reviewing local modifications before deciding whether to stage them for future commits.

The --unified option (or -U) controls the number of context lines shown in the diff output. By default, Git shows 3 lines of context around each change. For example, git diff --unified=5 will display 5 lines of context around each change, making it easier to understand the surrounding code or content.