Category: Version Control
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How to Delete a File from a Git Repository
Introduction Git is a version control system that is used to track changes in computer files and coordinate work on those files among multiple people. It is primarily used for source code management in software development, but it can be used to keep track of changes in any set of files. If you need to…
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How to Remove Local (Untracked) Files from the Current Git Working Tree
Introduction Git is a powerful version control system that allows developers to track changes to their codebase. It is also possible to remove local (untracked) files from the current Git working tree. This article will explain how to do this. Removing Local (Untracked) Files The first step is to use the git clean command. This…
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How to Force Git to Overwrite Local Files
Introduction Git is a powerful version control system that allows developers to keep track of changes made to their code. It is also a great way to collaborate with other developers on a project. However, sometimes you may need to force Git to overwrite local files. This can be done with the git reset command.…
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How to Undo ‘Git Add’ Before Commit
What is ‘Git Add’? Git add is a command used to add files to the staging area of a Git repository. It is the first step in the process of committing changes to a repository. When you run the git add command, the files you specify are added to the staging area, which is a…
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What is the Difference Between Git Pull and Git Fetch?
Understanding Git Pull and Git Fetch Git is a version control system that is used to track changes in computer files and coordinate work on those files among multiple people. Git pull and git fetch are two important commands used in the Git version control system. Both commands are used to download remote content from…
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How to Delete a Git Branch Locally and Remotely
Introduction Git is a distributed version control system that is used to track changes in source code during software development. It allows developers to work on different versions of a project at the same time, and it also allows them to easily switch between different versions. In order to keep track of the different versions,…
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How to Undo the Most Recent Local Commits in Git
Introduction Git is a powerful version control system that allows developers to track changes to their codebase. It is also possible to undo the most recent local commits in Git. This article will explain how to do this. Using the Reset Command The easiest way to undo the most recent local commits in Git is…