Both git add -A and git add . are used to stage changes in Git, but there is a difference between them.
git add . adds all new and modified files in the current directory and its subdirectories to the staging area. However, it does not add any deleted files or directories to the staging area.
git add -A (or git add --all) on the other hand, adds all new, modified, and deleted files in the entire working tree (including subdirectories) to the staging area. This means that git add -A not only stages all changes in the current directory, but also stages the removal of files and directories that have been deleted.
In summary, git add -A stages all changes including deleted files, while git add . stages new and modified files, but not deleted files or directories. It’s important to note that when using git add -A, it will stage all changes, including any unintended changes, so it’s a good practice to review the changes before committing them to avoid any mistakes.
