Table of Contents
Going Back in Time in Git
Introduction
- Going Back in Time: Revisiting earlier versions of your project's code.
- Purpose: Fixing issues, recovering lost work, or comparing different versions.
Understanding the Concept
- Similar to Detached HEAD: You're not on any specific branch but are viewing a particular commit.
- Practical Example: Imagine creating a pizza recipe in a document, saving it multiple times, and realizing later that you've made a mistake. Without a system like Git, reverting to a previous version is difficult.
Commands to Explore
- git checkout
- git clean
- git restore
- git revert
- git reset
Discarding Changes in Git
Introduction
- Discarding Changes: Undo recent modifications, either partially or completely, restoring files to their original state.
- Purpose: Efficiently manage your project's history and correct mistakes.
Key Commands for Discarding Changes