Why doesn't git recognize that my file has been changed, therefore git add not working

Question

I am trying to push my files to github using bash. They are already on there, and I am uploading a newer version with new lines and code, etc. But when I try git add<

Answer 1

I had a similar issue while using Sublime Text-3. After making new changes in the code and saving it, when I tried the git add ./status commands the response was "branch already-up to date". I figured out, regardless saving the updates in the text editor, the file was actually unchanged. Opening file in other editor and saving the changes worked for me.