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

My Git client (Gitg) caused this issue for me. Normal commands that I would usually run weren't working. Even touching every file in the project didn't work.

I found a way to fix it and I'm still not sure what caused it. Copy your project directory. The missing files will show up in the copied directory's git status. Renaming might do the same thing.