In this session, you will see how you can use a git reset -f to restore a git push --force against a main or development branch. Thanks to git reset, you will be able to reset your branch to the desire commit hash.
You will understand how to undo an accidental git push --force and recover your lost commits! This tutorial covers:
Understanding the risks of force pushing
Using git reflog to find lost commits
Resetting your local branch
Restoring the remote repository
Best practices to avoid future accidents
Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, this guide will help you recover from git push force mistakes. Don't panic, your code can be saved!
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 What is git push --force?
3:30 Using git reflog
5:45 Resetting your branch
8:00 Pushing changes back
10:15 Prevention tips
📚 Resources:
Git documentation: https://git-scm.com/doc
Git reflog: https://git-scm.com/docs/git-reflog
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