Preserve Changes from Unpushed Commits

If you want to keep the changes introduced by unpushed commits but remove them from the commit history, you can use git reset followed by git stash:

• Stash Unpushed Changes: Use git stash to temporarily store the changes introduced by unpushed commits:

git stash

• Reset Branch: Use git reset to reset the branch to a previous commit, discarding unpushed commits:

git reset --hard <commit_hash>

• Apply Stashed Changes: Apply the stashed changes to restore the modifications:

git stash apply

Remember to review the changes applied by the stash to ensure they are as expected.

Note: Be cautious when using git reset --hard as it removes changes irreversibly. Only perform these actions if you’re certain you want to discard the unpushed commits. Additionally, if you’re collaborating with others, avoid force-pushing changes that may affect their work without proper communication.

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