> But can you figure out "how Git works" by using a handful of commands like git add, git commit and git push
Once you can picture what's happening, absolutely. I can think of some other cases that require a lookup later like one I had to lookup after: 'rebase v merge' for example, after a 5 min documentation read, and with a picture in your head of how your state is it makes sense.
You're right if you're looking for 'how git works under the hood' that's a bit different. I might have misunderstood your sentiment.
I think we're saying the same thing. Once you know how Git works, it's easy. But can you figure out "how Git works" by using a handful of commands like git add, git commit and git push?