Merging a pull request only to realize there's an issue can be frustrating, but don’t worry—Git makes it easy to fix mistakes.
In this step-by-step guide, let’s show you how to revert a merged pull request, so you can undo those changes safely and get things back on track.
Steps to follow:
1. Go to your repository and click on 'Pull Requests'.
2. Select 'Closed' pull requests.
3. Open the pull request you want to revert.
4. Click on 'Revert'.
5. Describe your revert message.
6. Click on 'Create Pull Request'.
7. Click on 'Merge Pull Request'.
8. Click on 'Confirm Merge'.
That's it!
You have now successfully reverted the pull request.
Mistakes happen, but now you know how to quickly correct them without disrupting your project.
By following these steps, you can keep your codebase clean and prevent unexpected issues from affecting your main branch.
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