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> Don't forget, you can hit `q` to quit out of a log if it's too long.

By default, with no arguments, git log shows the most recent commits first.

If we want to limit the number of log entries displayed we can use a number as an option, such as -3 to show only the last three entries.

```bash
$ git log -3
```

A very useful option is the --patch or -p. This command shows the difference of each commit. This can be very helpful to see what has changed on the last commited changes.

```bash
$ git log -p
```

If we want to see a few stats for each commit we can use the --stat command.

```bash
$ git log --stat
```

With the --graph command we will be able to draw a graphical representation of the commits. It will display an ASCII graph of the branch and merge history beside the log output.
We can use this command with the --oneline command to display the commits in an alternate format in one line.

```bash
$ git log --graph --oneline
```

### Transferring files from our local project repository to an online service

Before we can add files to a remote repository, we need to have created an account with a service that is hosting that repository. If you've not done that yet, head over to our tutorial: Get set-up with [Git and GitHub](../set-up/tutorial.html).
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This ends **Introduction to the Git command line** tutorial. Is there something you don't understand? Try and go through the provided resources with your coach. If you have any feedback, or can think of ways to improve this tutorial [send us an email](mailto:feedback@codebar.io) and let us know.
This ends **Introduction to the Git command line** tutorial. Is there something you don't understand? Try and go through the provided resources with your coach. If you have any feedback, or can think of ways to improve this tutorial [send us an email](mailto:feedback@codebar.io) and let us know.