Reset is probably one of the least understood git commands with the addition of having a bad reputation for being dangerous. There is a valid reaso...
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Very well written post. I found it easy to follow and understand. I myself had trouble fully understanding what
reset --harddid, instead I would just follow the instructions of the SO answers and forum posts that just told me to do it.The more I use and understand git, the easier it gets.
I found two dangerous commands.
All other commands can be run and git will stop if unsaved changes would need to be changed until force is used.
Even clean is only dangerous if you configure it to be and if you're using it force might be a habit
Hey, Konrad, thanks for this! You explain things very very well, with great graphics. I tried to follow your link to your Understanding Git series and got a 404. Can I find it anywhere?
Hi David,
The link was broken, I've edited it in the article. This is where it leads now:
medium.com/hackernoon/https-medium...
Thanx for the heads up and I'm glad you liked the article!
Clear explanation!
Really great post. Clear, concise and straight to the point. Well done!