How to use‘ git reset ‘ in GIT
This approach allows you to revert to a specific commit and discard both staged (added to the staging area) and unstaged changes. It’s more powerful but requires caution as it rewrites history.
- Identify Commit (Optional):
Use git log to view your commit history and identify the commit you want to revert to.
git log
- Reset to Specific Commit (Hard Reset):
To completely discard all changes made after the chosen commit (including staged and unstaged), use the following command, replacing <commit-hash> with the actual commit hash:
git reset --hard <commit-hash>
- Reset with Index (Mixed Reset)
This option discards unstaged changes but keeps staged changes. Use the following command, replacing <commit-hash> with the actual commit hash:
git reset --mixed <commit-hash>
How to Revert Local Changes in Git Repository to a Previous State?
Git is the foundation upon which all version control systems are built and it helps developers manage their changes. However, people always make mistakes and you may want to discard your local coding changes. This article will explain different approaches to reverting your local hacks back to your git classifier and restore some experts before then.
Table of Content
- What are Local Changes?
- Approach 1: Using ‘ git checkout ‘
- Approach 2: Using ‘ git reset ‘
- Choosing the Right Approach
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