What is the git index (staging area) at the file system level and what does it contain?

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What is the git index (staging area) at the file system level and what does it contain?

Key points

  • The git index is a binary file, not a text file or a database.
  • It contains essential information for the next commit.
  • It helps in detecting changes in the working tree efficiently.

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