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NOTES ON GIT'S ERROR MESSAGES

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Git’s error messages can be confusing to understand, but there are some great strategies to help decode them. Git status clarifies the current branch state, and git log helps examine commits and identify divergence points. You can also customize your shell prompt to display branch status, which can be helpful.