But you're not actually using version control (and newproject isn't a valid git repository) until you make a commit. While that's a bit of git wonkery, it expo

But you're not actually using version control (and newproject isn't a valid git repository) until you make a commit. While that's a bit of git wonkery, it exposes an underlying truth about VC in general: You need to have something to commit to be using it. Whether you init the repository before or after the first file hits the disk is irrelevant.