Git Undo Changes

restore, reset, revert and amend.

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git restore file: discard uncommitted changes in a file.
git restore --staged file: unstage a file (keep the changes).
git commit --amend: change the last commit (message or content). Only before pushing!
git revert <commit>: create a new commit that undoes an old one. Safe for shared history.
git reset --soft HEAD~1: undo the last commit but keep its changes staged.

git reset --hard permanently deletes uncommitted work. Use it with great care.

Key Takeaways: Git Undo Changes

Mastering Git Undo Changes 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 Undo Changes Code Example

Git

git commit -m "Add pricng page"
git commit --amend -m "Add pricing page"

git revert 8c4d7e2 --no-edit
git log --oneline -3

Output

[main 5b7f0d1] Add pricing page
[main 9e2c6a3] Revert "Add homepage"
9e2c6a3 (HEAD -> main) Revert "Add homepage"
5b7f0d1 Add pricing page
1a9e3c4 Add contact page

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