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title: "Discussion on \"How Git Works Internally: Understanding the .git Folder\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"How Git Works Internally: Understanding the .git Folder\". Learn how Git works internally by exploring the .git folder, blobs, trees, and commits. Understand what really happens during git add and git commit."
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# [How Git Works Internally: Understanding the .git Folder](https://satyasootar.hashnode.dev/dotgitfolder?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how Git works internally by exploring the .git folder, blobs, trees, and commits. Understand what really happens during git add and git commit.

Dec 29, 2025 · 4 min read · satyasootar.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jan 11  
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