Tag: Git
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Should I commit .tfstate files to Git?
Understand why committing .tfstate files to Git is not recommended and explore best practices for managing Terraform state.
Should .terraform.lock.hcl Be in .gitignore? (The Answer Might Surprise You)
The .terraform.lock.hcl file causes confusion for many Terraform users. Learn why you should commit it to version control and how to handle it properly.
How to Undo the Most Recent Local Commits in Git
Learn different ways to undo recent Git commits using reset, revert, and rebase commands. Understand when to use each method safely.
How to Delete a Git Branch Locally and Remotely
Learn how to safely delete Git branches both on your local machine and remote repositories using different Git commands and safety checks.
How to Discard Unstaged Changes in Git
Learn different methods to discard unstaged changes in Git using checkout, restore, and clean commands. Learn selective and bulk change removal techniques.
Move the Most Recent Commit(s) to a New Branch with Git
Learn how to move recent commits from your current branch to a new branch using git checkout, reset, and cherry-pick. Fix branch organization mistakes effectively.
What is the Difference Between Git Pull and Git Fetch?
Understand when to use git pull versus git fetch, how they affect your local repository, and which command is safer for different workflows.
How to Change the URI (URL) for a Remote Git Repository
Learn how to update remote repository URLs in Git when repositories are moved, renamed, or migrated. Learn remote management commands for seamless workflow continuation.
How to Modify Existing, Unpushed Commit Messages
Learn how to change commit messages for unpushed commits using git commit --amend and interactive rebase. Learn message editing techniques for clean Git history.
How to Resolve Git Merge Conflicts
Learn how to identify, understand, and resolve Git merge conflicts effectively. Learn conflict resolution strategies, tools, and prevention techniques for smooth collaboration.
How to Cherry Pick Commits in Git
Learn how to selectively apply specific commits from one branch to another using git cherry-pick. Learn single and multiple commit cherry-picking with conflict resolution strategies.
How to Rename a Local Git Branch
Learn how to rename Git branches locally using git branch -m, handle the current branch, and update remote tracking references safely.
How to Reset Git to a Previous Commit
Learn different ways to reset your Git repository to a previous commit state. Understand the differences between soft, mixed, and hard resets and when to use each approach.
How to Stash Changes in Git
Learn how to temporarily save your work in progress using Git stash. Learn stashing, applying, and managing multiple stashes to handle interruptions in your development workflow.
How to View Git Commit History
Learn various ways to explore and analyze your Git commit history. Learn git log options, filtering techniques, and formatting to understand your project evolution and track changes effectively.
How to Undo Git Add Before Commit
Learn how to unstage files that you've added to Git's staging area using git reset, git restore, and other methods before committing.
How to Force Git Pull to Overwrite Local Files
Learn how to use git reset, git clean, and git checkout to force git pull to overwrite local changes when you need to match the remote repository exactly.
How to Check Out a Remote Git Branch
Learn different methods to check out remote Git branches locally using git checkout, git switch, and git fetch commands with practical examples.
How to Make Git Forget About a File That Was Tracked But Is Now in .gitignore
Learn how to remove files from Git tracking while keeping them locally when you add them to .gitignore after they were already committed.
How to Remove Local Untracked Files from Git Working Tree
Learn how to use git clean to remove untracked files and directories from your Git working tree safely with different options and safety checks.
Using a Git Branch as a Source for Terraform Modules
Learn how to use a specific Git branch as the source for Terraform modules to manage versioning and development workflows.