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+---
+title: Create a commit
+tags: commit,beginner
+---
+
+Creates a new commit containing the staged changes.
+
+- Use `git commit -m <message>` to create a new commit with the specified `<message>`.
+
+```sh
+git commit -m <message>
+```
+
+```sh
+git add .
+git commit -m "Fix the network bug"
+# Creates a commit with the message "Fix the network bug"
+```