Need to undo changes without erasing your project’s history?
That’s where ‘git revert’ comes in handy. Unlike other commands, Git revert doesn’t delete commits but instead creates a new one that reverses the changes.
In this step-by-step guide, let's check out how to use Git revert to undo changes while keeping your history intact, complete with a demo to make it easy to follow.
Steps to follow:
1. The 'git revert' command lets you undo changes from a commit without modifying the project’s history. Unlike 'git reset' or 'git checkout', it creates a new commit to reverse the previous changes.
2. First, find the commit hash you want to revert. You can view the commit history with 'git log --oneline'.
3. Use the commit hash with 'git revert' to create a new commit that reverses the changes.
4. Your editor opens with a default message, which you can modify if needed, then save and close the editor.
5. The commit has been successfully reverted.
6. To push the changes, use 'git push origin master'.
7. Now check the commit history by using 'git log --oneline'.
That's it! This is how you can revert the commit to undo changes without deleting history.
Git revert is an effective way to undo mistakes without losing any history, making it perfect for keeping your project organized and traceable.
Follow these steps, and you’ll be able to manage changes confidently without affecting the integrity of your commit history.
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