version-control
Version control systems and practices
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Step-by-step guide to delete a Git branch both locally and remotely. Use git push origin --delete, git branch -d bugfix, and git fetch --prune to remove branches and prevent reappearing after git pull. Fix common errors.
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.
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.
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.
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.