version-control
Version control systems and practices
Use git clean to remove local untracked files from your Git working tree safely. Learn git clean -n for dry run, -f to force delete, -fd for directories, and -x for ignored files. Essential Git cleanup guide with flags and tips.
Reset your local Git branch to exactly match the remote repository using git fetch origin, git reset --hard origin/branch, and git clean -fdx. Discard all local changes safely with step-by-step guide and backups.
Learn to use git add -p for partial commits in Git. Stage only specific lines like 15 out of 30 changes, verify with git diff --staged, and commit cleanly. Perfect for atomic git commits and better code reviews.
Learn how to view complete Git file history including content changes using git log -p -- file, git show for specific commits, and git diff tools. See exact diffs, patches, and file snapshots in each commit.
Easily undo a git rebase with multiple commits using git reflog to find the pre-rebase state and git reset --hard to recover your branch. Skip manual cherry-picking for fast, error-free recovery.
Create a local branch (git branch or git checkout -b), then push and set tracking with git push -u origin <branch>. Verify with git branch -vv. Check tracking.
Use git remote set-url to repoint origin from USB to NAS without losing history. Verify with git remote -v and git fetch; reconcile any divergent commits.
Learn how to resolve merge conflicts in Git step-by-step. Use git status to spot issues, edit files to remove markers, git add resolved files, and commit. Tips for git mergetool, aborting merges, and prevention.
Learn how to revert a Git repository to a previous commit like 0d1d7fc using git reset --hard or git revert commit. Safe methods for local and shared branches, with examples, recovery tips, and git reset head alternatives.
Learn how to undo the most recent local commits in Git using git reset (--soft, --mixed, --hard) or git revert. Step-by-step fixes for wrong files, recovery with reflog, and when to avoid rewriting history. No push needed.