Break up multiple changes into separate commits with git?

Question

If I have made multiple sets of changes to a large file, is it possible to split those into separate commits using git?

Answer 1

One more option which I constantly use is just because i forget about the patch option :):

Say you have updated files: aaa.txt, bbb.txt, ccc.txt and you want to push the aaa.txt file in the first commit and then bbb.txt and ccc.txt in the second commit:

step 1:
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git add aaa.txt
git commit -m "Added first file"
git stash
git push

step 2:
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git stash pop
git add -A
git commit -m "Added the rest of the modified data"
git push

Might be a little more verbose, but in my opinion I it gives a bit more control.

Cheers!