How to check your modified file status using GIT Bash ?

Check modified files

$ git status

On branch master

nothing to commit, working directory clean

Add new file in your local

$ git add README

Check again the modified files

$ git status

On branch master

Changes to be committed:

  (use "git reset HEAD <file>..." to unstage)

    new file:   README

Check status with short info

$ git status -s

 A README