We can use the `git commit` command to save our changes to the local repository. We use the `git commit` command with the option `-m` to create a git commit with a message.

Creating a git commit with a message is a good practice that helps describe and share our changes with other developers.


# Syntax
To create a git commit with a message, use the `git commit` command with the `-m` option as shown below:
```git
git commit -m "message"
```

> It is a good practice to keep the length of the `"message"` below 50 characters.

# Why do we need it?

Most of the time, we do not work alone on our projects. Instead, there is a team of developers working together.
We must create a git commit with a message to explain to other developers precisely what changes have been made in the project and why these changes were necessary.


# Code
Consider the code snippet below, where we create a git commit with a message.


git rm file1.txt 

git commit -m "file1.txt removed from working directory"

# Explanation
The code snippet above removes the file `file1.txt` from the working directory using `rm` command. We save the changes of the removed file to the local repository using the `git commit` with option `-m` in *line 3*.

How to create a git commit with a message

Use `git commit -m "message"` to create commits with explanatory messages, aiding team collaboration. Ensure messages are concise, under 50 characters.