Git Restore: Bringing Back Your Lost Git Commits with Confidence

Here’s how to restore a given file to the state it was at in a certain commit in your Git repository.

Dr. Derek Austin 🥳
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6 min readOct 8, 2023

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Introduction: Git Restore To The Rescue

As developers, we’ve all been there — accidentally deleting or modifying a critical commit, causing a wave of panic to wash over us. It’s a sinking feeling, but fear not! Git, our trusty version control system, has got our backs. In this article, we’ll dive into the wonderful world of git restore and learn how to effortlessly recover lost commits. So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Understanding the Power of git restore

Before we begin, let's briefly discuss git restore. This nifty little command enables us to selectively restore files, branches, and even entire commits. With the right knowledge and a sprinkle of git-fu, we can confidently bring our codebase back from the brink of disaster. Hiya!!!

Restoring a File to a Previous Commit

Imagine a scenario where you accidentally made changes to a critical file in your project and want to revert it to a previous commit. Fear…

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Dr. Derek Austin 🥳
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Hi, I'm Doctor Derek! I've been a professional web developer since 2005, and I love writing about programming with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js & Git.