What is a Git checkpoint, and is it the same as pushing to GitHub?

A commit records a checkpoint in your local repository. A push sends commits to a configured remote repository, such as your own GitHub repository. They are separate steps. Start by checking git status. Add the files you mean to include, inspect the staged change, and commit it with a useful message. Before sharing a repository, make sure it contains no secrets or personal files. Your instructor can help configure the correct remote and branch.

git status
git add app.py
git diff --staged
git commit -m "Add first Python example"
# Push only after checking your remote and branch.

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