Git Restore & Reset Deep Dive

Master the different ways to undo changes using git restore and git reset.

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Git provides two primary tools for undoing changes: git restore for working directory and staging area operations, and git reset for moving branch pointers and altering commit history.

The key insight is that restore and reset operate at different levels. git restore is the safer, more focused tool — it only affects your working directory and staging area without changing the commit history. git reset is more powerful and dangerous — it can move the branch pointer backward, effectively rewriting history. Choosing the right tool depends on whether your changes are staged, committed, or still in your working directory.

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