Git Reflog Recovery

Recover deleted branches, lost commits, and undone work using git reflog.

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The reference log (git reflog) records every time the tip of any branch is updated in your local repository. Even if you run git reset --hard, reflog can recover your work.

Key Takeaways: Git Reflog Recovery

Mastering Git Reflog Recovery helps you write clean and reliable Git code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

Git Reflog Recovery Code Example

Git

git reflog
# Outputs history of all HEAD movements:
# 2a4b6c1 HEAD@{0}: reset: moving to HEAD~1
# 9f8e7d2 HEAD@{1}: commit: Work completed
git reset --hard HEAD@{1}

Output

Restores state back to commit 9f8e7d2

Run this example on your own computer. The "Get Started" lesson shows how to set it up.

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Git Reflog Recovery Code Example

Key Takeaways: Git Reflog Recovery