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5807137 | How can I revert uncommitted changes including files and folders? | 1,237 | 2011-04-27 16:06:09 | <p>Is there a Git command to revert all uncommitted changes in a working tree and index and to also remove newly created files and folders?</p>
| 1,042,625 | 378,170 | 2022-05-14 22:03:08 | 5,812,972 | 1,994 | 2011-04-28 02:37:48 | 4,353 | 2019-11-09 03:18:50 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/5807137 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/5812972 | <p>You can run these two commands:</p>
<pre><code># Revert changes to modified files.
git reset --hard
# Remove all untracked files and directories.
# '-f' is force, '-d' is remove directories.
git clean -fd
</code></pre>
| <p>You can run these two commands:</p> <pre><code># Revert changes to modified files. git reset --hard # Remove all untracked files and directories. # '-f' is force, '-d' is remove directories. git clean -fd </code></pre> | 119, 34403, 51381, 53850, 68596 | git, git-clean, git-commit, git-reset, git-revert | <h1>How can I revert uncommitted changes including files and folders?</h1>
<p>Is there a Git command to revert all uncommitted changes in a working tree and index and to also remove newly created files and folders?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,853 | git | # How can I revert uncommitted changes including files and folders?
Is there a Git command to revert all uncommitted changes in a working tree and index and to also remove newly created files and folders? | You can run these two commands:
```
# Revert changes to modified files.
git reset --hard
# Remove all untracked files and directories.
# '-f' is force, '-d' is remove directories.
git clean -fd
``` |
7230820 | Skip Git commit hooks | 1,228 | 2011-08-29 13:31:59 | <p>I'm looking at a Git hook which looks for print statements in Python code. If a print statement is found, it prevents the Git commit.</p>
<p>I want to override this hook and I was told that there is a command to do so. I haven't been able to find it. Any thoughts?</p>
| 870,590 | 558,699 | 2023-05-07 03:31:21 | 7,230,886 | 1,989 | 2011-08-29 13:36:30 | 6,309 | 2022-04-01 12:33:50 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7230820 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7230886 | <p>Maybe (from <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-commit" rel="noreferrer"><code>git commit</code> man page</a>):</p>
<pre><code>git commit --no-verify -m "commit message"
^^^^^^^^^^^
-n
--no-verify
</code></pre>
<blockquote>
<p>This option bypasses the pre-commit and commit-msg hooks. See als... | <p>Maybe (from <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-commit" rel="noreferrer"><code>git commit</code> man page</a>):</p> <pre><code>git commit --no-verify -m "commit message" ^^^^^^^^^^^ -n --no-verify </code></pre> <blockquote> <p>This option bypasses the pre-commit and commit-msg hooks. See als... | 119, 43087, 53850 | git, git-commit, githooks | <h1>Skip Git commit hooks</h1>
<p>I'm looking at a Git hook which looks for print statements in Python code. If a print statement is found, it prevents the Git commit.</p>
<p>I want to override this hook and I was told that there is a command to do so. I haven't been able to find it. Any thoughts?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,854 | git | # Skip Git commit hooks
I'm looking at a Git hook which looks for print statements in Python code. If a print statement is found, it prevents the Git commit.
I want to override this hook and I was told that there is a command to do so. I haven't been able to find it. Any thoughts? | Maybe (from [`git commit` man page](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-commit)):
```
git commit --no-verify -m "commit message"
^^^^^^^^^^^
-n
--no-verify
```
> This option bypasses the pre-commit and commit-msg hooks. See also [githooks(5)](http://git-scm.com/docs/githooks).
As commented by [Blaise](https://... |
5816688 | Resetting remote to a certain commit | 1,151 | 2011-04-28 09:46:48 | <p>I want to discard all changes done after commit <code><commit-hash></code> .
So I did:</p>
<pre><code>git reset --hard <commit-hash>
</code></pre>
<p>Now I want to do the same with my remote. How can I do this? I have done some commits (and pushes) after <code><commit-hash></code> and I just want... | 1,199,976 | 149,008 | 2023-11-24 00:42:31 | 5,816,761 | 1,984 | 2011-04-28 09:54:37 | 223,092 | 2019-09-11 09:10:23 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/5816688 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/5816761 | <p>Assuming that your branch is called <code>master</code> both here and remotely, and that your remote is called <code>origin</code> you could do:</p>
<pre><code> git reset --hard <commit-hash>
git push -f origin master
</code></pre>
<p>However, you should avoid doing this if anyone else is working with your ... | <p>Assuming that your branch is called <code>master</code> both here and remotely, and that your remote is called <code>origin</code> you could do:</p> <pre><code> git reset --hard <commit-hash> git push -f origin master </code></pre> <p>However, you should avoid doing this if anyone else is working with your ... | 119 | git | <h1>Resetting remote to a certain commit</h1>
<p>I want to discard all changes done after commit <code><commit-hash></code> .
So I did:</p>
<pre><code>git reset --hard <commit-hash>
</code></pre>
<p>Now I want to do the same with my remote. How can I do this? I have done some commits (and pushes) after <c... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,855 | git | # Resetting remote to a certain commit
I want to discard all changes done after commit `<commit-hash>` .
So I did:
```
git reset --hard <commit-hash>
```
Now I want to do the same with my remote. How can I do this? I have done some commits (and pushes) after `<commit-hash>` and I just want to discard them all. Is ju... | Assuming that your branch is called `master` both here and remotely, and that your remote is called `origin` you could do:
```
git reset --hard <commit-hash>
git push -f origin master
```
However, you should avoid doing this if anyone else is working with your remote repository and has pulled your changes. In that ... |
7124914 | How to search a Git repository by commit message? | 1,293 | 2011-08-19 16:57:46 | <p>I checked some source code into Git with the commit message "Build 0051".</p>
<p>However, I can't seem to find that source code any more - how do I extract this source from the Git repository, using the command line?</p>
| 698,228 | 107,409 | 2024-06-30 17:27:48 | 7,124,949 | 1,953 | 2011-08-19 17:00:59 | 252,046 | 2024-06-30 17:27:48 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7124914 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7124949 | <p>To search the commit log (across all branches) for the given text:</p>
<pre><code>git log --all --grep='Build 0051'
</code></pre>
<p>To do so while ignoring case in the grep search:</p>
<pre><code>git log --all -i --grep='Build 0051'
</code></pre>
<p>To search the actual content of commits through a repo's history, ... | <p>To search the commit log (across all branches) for the given text:</p> <pre><code>git log --all --grep='Build 0051' </code></pre> <p>To do so while ignoring case in the grep search:</p> <pre><code>git log --all -i --grep='Build 0051' </code></pre> <p>To search the actual content of commits through a repo's history, ... | 119, 47913 | git, git-log | <h1>How to search a Git repository by commit message?</h1>
<p>I checked some source code into Git with the commit message "Build 0051".</p>
<p>However, I can't seem to find that source code any more - how do I extract this source from the Git repository, using the command line?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,856 | git | # How to search a Git repository by commit message?
I checked some source code into Git with the commit message "Build 0051".
However, I can't seem to find that source code any more - how do I extract this source from the Git repository, using the command line? | To search the commit log (across all branches) for the given text:
```
git log --all --grep='Build 0051'
```
To do so while ignoring case in the grep search:
```
git log --all -i --grep='Build 0051'
```
To search the actual content of commits through a repo's history, use:
```
git grep 'Build 0051' $(git rev-list ... |
3527856 | Show git diff on file in staging area | 1,209 | 2010-08-20 02:52:21 | <p>Is there a way I can see the changes that were made to a <code>file</code> after I have done <code>git add file</code>?</p>
<p>That is, when I do: </p>
<pre><code>git add file
git diff file
</code></pre>
<p>no diff is shown. I guess there's a way to see the differences since the last commit but I don't know what ... | 479,384 | 220,949 | 2020-05-06 00:28:29 | 3,527,985 | 1,929 | 2010-08-20 03:27:17 | 28,804 | 2015-03-30 03:19:20 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3527856 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3527985 | <p>You can show changes that have been staged with the <code>--cached</code> flag:</p>
<pre><code>$ git diff --cached
</code></pre>
<p>In more recent versions of git, you can also use the <code>--staged</code> flag (<code>--staged</code> is a synonym for <code>--cached</code>):</p>
<pre><code>$ git diff --staged
</c... | <p>You can show changes that have been staged with the <code>--cached</code> flag:</p> <pre><code>$ git diff --cached </code></pre> <p>In more recent versions of git, you can also use the <code>--staged</code> flag (<code>--staged</code> is a synonym for <code>--cached</code>):</p> <pre><code>$ git diff --staged </c... | 119, 9033, 74978 | git, git-diff, git-stage | <h1>Show git diff on file in staging area</h1>
<p>Is there a way I can see the changes that were made to a <code>file</code> after I have done <code>git add file</code>?</p>
<p>That is, when I do: </p>
<pre><code>git add file
git diff file
</code></pre>
<p>no diff is shown. I guess there's a way to see the differenc... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,857 | git | # Show git diff on file in staging area
Is there a way I can see the changes that were made to a `file` after I have done `git add file`?
That is, when I do:
```
git add file
git diff file
```
no diff is shown. I guess there's a way to see the differences since the last commit but I don't know what that is. | You can show changes that have been staged with the `--cached` flag:
```
$ git diff --cached
```
In more recent versions of git, you can also use the `--staged` flag (`--staged` is a synonym for `--cached`):
```
$ git diff --staged
``` |
5828324 | Update Git submodule to latest commit on origin | 1,189 | 2011-04-29 05:41:46 | <p>I have a project with a Git submodule. It is from an ssh://... URL, and is on commit A. Commit B has been pushed to that URL, and I want the submodule to retrieve the commit, and change to it.</p>
<p>Now, my understanding is that <code>git submodule update</code> should do this, but it doesn't. It doesn't do anythi... | 1,095,014 | 101,999 | 2024-10-25 17:49:16 | 5,828,396 | 1,924 | 2011-04-29 05:50:56 | 598,698 | 2021-03-24 06:23:06 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/5828324 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/5828396 | <p>The <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-submodule" rel="noreferrer"><code>git submodule update</code></a> command actually tells Git that you want your submodules to each check out the commit already specified in the index of the superproject. If you want to <em>update</em> your submodules to the latest commit avai... | <p>The <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-submodule" rel="noreferrer"><code>git submodule update</code></a> command actually tells Git that you want your submodules to each check out the commit already specified in the index of the superproject. If you want to <em>update</em> your submodules to the latest commit avai... | 119, 28896, 41612 | git, git-pull, git-submodules | <h1>Update Git submodule to latest commit on origin</h1>
<p>I have a project with a Git submodule. It is from an ssh://... URL, and is on commit A. Commit B has been pushed to that URL, and I want the submodule to retrieve the commit, and change to it.</p>
<p>Now, my understanding is that <code>git submodule update</c... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,858 | git | # Update Git submodule to latest commit on origin
I have a project with a Git submodule. It is from an ssh://... URL, and is on commit A. Commit B has been pushed to that URL, and I want the submodule to retrieve the commit, and change to it.
Now, my understanding is that `git submodule update` should do this, but it... | The [`git submodule update`](http://git-scm.com/docs/git-submodule) command actually tells Git that you want your submodules to each check out the commit already specified in the index of the superproject. If you want to *update* your submodules to the latest commit available from their remote, you will need to do this... |
6839398 | Find when a file was deleted in Git | 1,726 | 2011-07-27 04:23:45 | <p>I have a Git repository with n commits.</p>
<p>I have a file that I need, and that used to be in the repository, and that I suddenly look for and think "Oh! Where'd that file go?"</p>
<p>Is there a (series of) Git command(s) that will tell me that "file really_needed.txt was deleted at commit n-13"?</p>
<p>In oth... | 519,959 | 74,919 | 2025-08-13 18:54:03 | 16,635,324 | 1,906 | 2013-05-19 13:48:00 | 548,637 | 2024-01-12 14:13:54 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/6839398 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/16635324 | <p>To show the commits that changed a file, even if the file was deleted, run this command:</p>
<pre><code>git log --all -- [file path]
</code></pre>
<p>If you want to see only the last commit, which deleted the file, use <code>-1</code> in addition to the command above:</p>
<pre><code>git log --all -1 -- [file path]
<... | <p>To show the commits that changed a file, even if the file was deleted, run this command:</p> <pre><code>git log --all -- [file path] </code></pre> <p>If you want to see only the last commit, which deleted the file, use <code>-1</code> in addition to the command above:</p> <pre><code>git log --all -1 -- [file path] <... | 119 | git | <h1>Find when a file was deleted in Git</h1>
<p>I have a Git repository with n commits.</p>
<p>I have a file that I need, and that used to be in the repository, and that I suddenly look for and think "Oh! Where'd that file go?"</p>
<p>Is there a (series of) Git command(s) that will tell me that "file really_needed.tx... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,859 | git | # Find when a file was deleted in Git
I have a Git repository with n commits.
I have a file that I need, and that used to be in the repository, and that I suddenly look for and think "Oh! Where'd that file go?"
Is there a (series of) Git command(s) that will tell me that "file really_needed.txt was deleted at commit... | To show the commits that changed a file, even if the file was deleted, run this command:
```
git log --all -- [file path]
```
If you want to see only the last commit, which deleted the file, use `-1` in addition to the command above:
```
git log --all -1 -- [file path]
```
NOTE: `git log --full-history -- [file pat... |
4468361 | Search all of Git history for a string | 1,223 | 2010-12-17 06:49:54 | <p>I have a code base which I want to push to GitHub as open source. In this Git-controlled source tree, I have certain configuration files which contain passwords. I made sure not to track this file and I also added it to the <code>.gitignore</code> file. However, I want to be absolutely positive that no sensitive inf... | 478,234 | 101,090 | 2021-11-25 17:46:55 | 4,472,267 | 1,906 | 2010-12-17 15:57:24 | 20,045 | 2021-04-19 15:51:23 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4468361 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4472267 | <p>Git can search diffs with the -S option (it's called pickaxe <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-log#Documentation/git-log.txt--Sltstringgt" rel="noreferrer">in the docs</a>)</p>
<pre><code>git log -S password
</code></pre>
<p>This will find any commit that added or removed the string <code>password</code>. Here a... | <p>Git can search diffs with the -S option (it's called pickaxe <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-log#Documentation/git-log.txt--Sltstringgt" rel="noreferrer">in the docs</a>)</p> <pre><code>git log -S password </code></pre> <p>This will find any commit that added or removed the string <code>password</code>. Here a... | 119 | git | <h1>Search all of Git history for a string</h1>
<p>I have a code base which I want to push to GitHub as open source. In this Git-controlled source tree, I have certain configuration files which contain passwords. I made sure not to track this file and I also added it to the <code>.gitignore</code> file. However, I want... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,860 | git | # Search all of Git history for a string
I have a code base which I want to push to GitHub as open source. In this Git-controlled source tree, I have certain configuration files which contain passwords. I made sure not to track this file and I also added it to the `.gitignore` file. However, I want to be absolutely po... | Git can search diffs with the -S option (it's called pickaxe [in the docs](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-log#Documentation/git-log.txt--Sltstringgt))
```
git log -S password
```
This will find any commit that added or removed the string `password`. Here a few options:
- `-p`: will show the diffs. If you provide a fil... |
15745045 | How do I resolve git saying "Commit your changes or stash them before you can merge"? | 1,129 | 2013-04-01 14:11:34 | <p>I made some updates on my local machine, pushed them to a remote repository, and now I'm trying to pull the changes to the server and I get the message;</p>
<pre><code>error: Your local changes to the following files would be overwritten by merge:
wp-content/w3tc-config/master.php
Please, commit your changes or stas... | 2,290,267 | 417,629 | 2025-09-09 17:24:52 | 15,745,424 | 1,903 | 2013-04-01 14:34:59 | 877,235 | 2018-06-26 10:33:28 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/15745045 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/15745424 | <p>You can't merge with local modifications. Git protects you from losing potentially important changes.</p>
<p>You have three options: </p>
<ul>
<li><h2>Commit the change using</h2>
<pre><code>git commit -m "My message"
</code></pre></li>
<li><h2>Stash it.</h2>
<p>Stashing acts as a stack, where you can push chang... | <p>You can't merge with local modifications. Git protects you from losing potentially important changes.</p> <p>You have three options: </p> <ul> <li><h2>Commit the change using</h2> <pre><code>git commit -m "My message" </code></pre></li> <li><h2>Stash it.</h2> <p>Stashing acts as a stack, where you can push chang... | 119, 53850 | git, git-commit | <h1>How do I resolve git saying "Commit your changes or stash them before you can merge"?</h1>
<p>I made some updates on my local machine, pushed them to a remote repository, and now I'm trying to pull the changes to the server and I get the message;</p>
<pre><code>error: Your local changes to the following files would... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,861 | git | # How do I resolve git saying "Commit your changes or stash them before you can merge"?
I made some updates on my local machine, pushed them to a remote repository, and now I'm trying to pull the changes to the server and I get the message;
```
error: Your local changes to the following files would be overwritten by ... | You can't merge with local modifications. Git protects you from losing potentially important changes.
You have three options:
- ## Commit the change using
```
git commit -m "My message"
```
- ## Stash it.
Stashing acts as a stack, where you can push changes, and you pop them in reverse order.
To stash, t... |
22682870 | How can I undo pushed commits using Git? | 1,653 | 2014-03-27 09:11:42 | <p>I have a project in a remote repository, synchronized with a local repository (development) and the server one (production).</p>
<p>I've been making some committed changes already pushed to remote and pulled from the server. Now, I want to undo those changes. So I could just <code>git checkout</code> to the commit b... | 2,771,853 | 2,571,840 | 2025-04-04 02:06:15 | 22,683,231 | 1,900 | 2014-03-27 09:27:47 | 1,248,175 | 2025-01-21 14:31:26 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/22682870 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/22683231 | <p>You can revert individual commits with:</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git revert <commit_hash>
</code></pre>
<p>This will create a new commit which reverts the changes of the commit you specified. Note that it only reverts that specific commit, and not commits that come after that. If y... | <p>You can revert individual commits with:</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git revert <commit_hash> </code></pre> <p>This will create a new commit which reverts the changes of the commit you specified. Note that it only reverts that specific commit, and not commits that come after that. If y... | 119, 34403, 51381 | git, git-reset, git-revert | <h1>How can I undo pushed commits using Git?</h1>
<p>I have a project in a remote repository, synchronized with a local repository (development) and the server one (production).</p>
<p>I've been making some committed changes already pushed to remote and pulled from the server. Now, I want to undo those changes. So I co... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,862 | git | # How can I undo pushed commits using Git?
I have a project in a remote repository, synchronized with a local repository (development) and the server one (production).
I've been making some committed changes already pushed to remote and pulled from the server. Now, I want to undo those changes. So I could just `git c... | You can revert individual commits with:
```
git revert <commit_hash>
```
This will create a new commit which reverts the changes of the commit you specified. Note that it only reverts that specific commit, and not commits that come after that. If you want to revert a range of commits, you can do it like this:
```
gi... |
3212459 | Is there a command to undo git init? | 1,032 | 2010-07-09 12:16:51 | <p>I just Git init'ed a repos with a wrong user, and want to undo it. Is there any command for this? Do I actually have to go in and edit the .git directory?</p>
| 853,261 | 165,673 | 2024-08-12 06:04:28 | 3,212,465 | 1,882 | 2010-07-09 12:17:38 | 47,773 | 2024-08-09 06:09:43 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3212459 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3212465 | <p>If you just inited it, you can just delete .git.</p>
<p>Typically:</p>
<pre><code>rm -rf .git
</code></pre>
<p>Then, recreate as the right user.</p>
<p>EDIT: <strong>NOTE</strong>: This deletes the entire git repository (including all commit history, etc.). On a newly-created repository, there is no history yet.</p... | <p>If you just inited it, you can just delete .git.</p> <p>Typically:</p> <pre><code>rm -rf .git </code></pre> <p>Then, recreate as the right user.</p> <p>EDIT: <strong>NOTE</strong>: This deletes the entire git repository (including all commit history, etc.). On a newly-created repository, there is no history yet.</p... | 119, 106207 | git, git-init | <h1>Is there a command to undo git init?</h1>
<p>I just Git init'ed a repos with a wrong user, and want to undo it. Is there any command for this? Do I actually have to go in and edit the .git directory?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,863 | git | # Is there a command to undo git init?
I just Git init'ed a repos with a wrong user, and want to undo it. Is there any command for this? Do I actually have to go in and edit the .git directory? | If you just inited it, you can just delete .git.
Typically:
```
rm -rf .git
```
Then, recreate as the right user.
EDIT: **NOTE**: This deletes the entire git repository (including all commit history, etc.). On a newly-created repository, there is no history yet. |
3338126 | How do I diff the same file between two different commits on the same branch? | 1,509 | 2010-07-26 19:10:24 | <p>In Git, how could I compare the same file between two different commits (not contiguous) on the same branch (master for example)?</p>
<p>I'm searching for a <strong><em>compare</em></strong> feature like the one in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Visual_SourceSafe" rel="noreferrer">Visual SourceSaf... | 1,151,697 | 130,929 | 2023-04-20 20:25:46 | 3,338,145 | 1,881 | 2010-07-26 19:13:13 | 28,804 | 2016-01-20 05:25:17 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3338126 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3338145 | <p>From the <a href="https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/git-diff.html" rel="noreferrer" title="Kernel.org version of git-diff manpage"><code>git-diff</code></a> manpage:</p>
<pre><code>git diff [--options] <commit> <commit> [--] [<path>...]
</code></pre>
<p>For instance, to see the dif... | <p>From the <a href="https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/git-diff.html" rel="noreferrer" title="Kernel.org version of git-diff manpage"><code>git-diff</code></a> manpage:</p> <pre><code>git diff [--options] <commit> <commit> [--] [<path>...] </code></pre> <p>For instance, to see the dif... | 119, 9033 | git, git-diff | <h1>How do I diff the same file between two different commits on the same branch?</h1>
<p>In Git, how could I compare the same file between two different commits (not contiguous) on the same branch (master for example)?</p>
<p>I'm searching for a <strong><em>compare</em></strong> feature like the one in <a href="https... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,864 | git | # How do I diff the same file between two different commits on the same branch?
In Git, how could I compare the same file between two different commits (not contiguous) on the same branch (master for example)?
I'm searching for a ***compare*** feature like the one in [Visual SourceSafe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... | From the [`git-diff`](https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/git-diff.html "Kernel.org version of git-diff manpage") manpage:
```
git diff [--options] <commit> <commit> [--] [<path>...]
```
For instance, to see the difference for a file "main.c" between now and two commits back, here are three equivalent co... |
35979642 | What is git tag, How to create tags & How to checkout git remote tag(s) | 909 | 2016-03-14 04:38:50 | <p>when I checkout remote git tag use command like this:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout -b local_branch_name origin/remote_tag_name
</code></pre>
<p>I got error like this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>error: pathspec <code>origin/remote_tag_name</code> did not match any file(s) known to git.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>I can find remote_... | 1,302,713 | 4,591,230 | 2023-08-10 19:43:02 | 35,979,751 | 1,879 | 2016-03-14 04:49:44 | 1,755,598 | 2023-08-10 19:43:02 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/35979642 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/35979751 | <h3>Let's start by explaining what a tag in git is</h3>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/yRIIc.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/yRIIc.png" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>A tag is used to label and mark a specific <strong>commit</strong> in the history.<br />
It is us... | <h3>Let's start by explaining what a tag in git is</h3> <p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/yRIIc.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/yRIIc.png" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p>A tag is used to label and mark a specific <strong>commit</strong> in the history.<br /> It is us... | 119, 37230, 60718, 110651 | git, git-checkout, git-refspec, git-tag | <h1>What is git tag, How to create tags & How to checkout git remote tag(s)</h1>
<p>when I checkout remote git tag use command like this:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout -b local_branch_name origin/remote_tag_name
</code></pre>
<p>I got error like this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>error: pathspec <code>origin/remote_tag_name</code... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,865 | git | # What is git tag, How to create tags & How to checkout git remote tag(s)
when I checkout remote git tag use command like this:
```
git checkout -b local_branch_name origin/remote_tag_name
```
I got error like this:
> error: pathspec `origin/remote_tag_name` did not match any file(s) known to git.
I can find remot... | ### Let's start by explaining what a tag in git is
[](https://i.sstatic.net/yRIIc.png)
> A tag is used to label and mark a specific **commit** in the history.
> It is usually used to mark release points (eg. v1.0, etc.).
> Although a tag may appear si... |
783811 | Getting Git to work with a proxy server - fails with "Request timed out" | 1,044 | 2009-04-23 22:32:53 | <p>How do I get Git to use a proxy server?</p>
<p>I need to check out code from a Git server, but it shows "Request timed out" every time. How do I get around this? </p>
<p>Alternatively, how can I set a proxy server?</p>
| 1,437,974 | 2,288,585 | 2024-08-18 04:45:00 | 19,213,999 | 1,856 | 2013-10-06 21:10:25 | 2,678,170 | 2023-03-18 18:51:26 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/783811 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19213999 | <p>The command to use:</p>
<pre><code>git config --global http.proxy http://proxyuser:proxypwd@proxy.server.com:8080
</code></pre>
<ul>
<li>change <code>proxyuser</code> to your proxy user</li>
<li>change <code>proxypwd</code> to your proxy password</li>
<li>change <code>proxy.server.com</code> to the URL of your proxy... | <p>The command to use:</p> <pre><code>git config --global http.proxy http://proxyuser:proxypwd@proxy.server.com:8080 </code></pre> <ul> <li>change <code>proxyuser</code> to your proxy user</li> <li>change <code>proxypwd</code> to your proxy password</li> <li>change <code>proxy.server.com</code> to the URL of your proxy... | 119, 456, 760 | git, proxy, version-control | <h1>Getting Git to work with a proxy server - fails with "Request timed out"</h1>
<p>How do I get Git to use a proxy server?</p>
<p>I need to check out code from a Git server, but it shows "Request timed out" every time. How do I get around this? </p>
<p>Alternatively, how can I set a proxy server?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,867 | git | # Getting Git to work with a proxy server - fails with "Request timed out"
How do I get Git to use a proxy server?
I need to check out code from a Git server, but it shows "Request timed out" every time. How do I get around this?
Alternatively, how can I set a proxy server? | The command to use:
```
git config --global http.proxy http://proxyuser:proxypwd@proxy.server.com:8080
```
- change `proxyuser` to your proxy user
- change `proxypwd` to your proxy password
- change `proxy.server.com` to the URL of your proxy server
- change `8080` to the proxy port configured on your proxy server
N... |
948354 | Default behavior of "git push" without a branch specified | 1,564 | 2009-06-04 02:45:57 | <p>I use the following command to push to my remote branch:</p>
<pre><code>git push origin sandbox
</code></pre>
<p>If I say</p>
<pre><code>git push origin
</code></pre>
<p>does that push changes in my other branches too, or does it only update my current branch? I have three branches: <code>master</code>, <code>pr... | 786,616 | 2,288,585 | 2022-07-17 19:00:36 | 948,397 | 1,824 | 2009-06-04 03:02:57 | 25,848 | 2022-03-21 10:43:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/948354 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/948397 | <p>You can control the default behavior by setting push.default in your git config. From <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-config#Documentation/git-config.txt-pushdefault" rel="noreferrer">the git-config(1) documentation</a>:</p>
<pre><code>push.default
</code></pre>
<p>Defines the action git push should take if no... | <p>You can control the default behavior by setting push.default in your git config. From <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-config#Documentation/git-config.txt-pushdefault" rel="noreferrer">the git-config(1) documentation</a>:</p> <pre><code>push.default </code></pre> <p>Defines the action git push should take if no... | 119, 1879, 28898, 76220 | branch, git, git-branch, git-push | <h1>Default behavior of "git push" without a branch specified</h1>
<p>I use the following command to push to my remote branch:</p>
<pre><code>git push origin sandbox
</code></pre>
<p>If I say</p>
<pre><code>git push origin
</code></pre>
<p>does that push changes in my other branches too, or does it only update my c... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,869 | git | # Default behavior of "git push" without a branch specified
I use the following command to push to my remote branch:
```
git push origin sandbox
```
If I say
```
git push origin
```
does that push changes in my other branches too, or does it only update my current branch? I have three branches: `master`, `producti... | You can control the default behavior by setting push.default in your git config. From [the git-config(1) documentation](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-config#Documentation/git-config.txt-pushdefault):
```
push.default
```
Defines the action git push should take if no refspec is given on the command line, no refspec is ... |
19003009 | How to recover stashed uncommitted changes | 1,083 | 2013-09-25 10:56:21 | <p>I had some uncommitted changes in my development branch and I stashed them using <code>git stash</code>, but there were some changes which were very important among those stashed ones. Is there any way to get back those changes?</p>
<p>Also, I have made some changes on top of the stashed code files since. </p>
<p... | 1,395,827 | 1,237,656 | 2024-04-18 07:26:29 | 19,003,191 | 1,801 | 2013-09-25 11:03:52 | 1,256,452 | 2021-09-01 14:09:04 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19003009 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19003191 | <h2>The easy answer to the easy question is <code>git stash apply</code></h2>
<p>Just check out the branch you want your changes on, and then <code>git stash apply</code>. Then use <code>git diff</code> to see the result.</p>
<p>After you're all done with your changes—the <code>apply</code> looks good and you're sure ... | <h2>The easy answer to the easy question is <code>git stash apply</code></h2> <p>Just check out the branch you want your changes on, and then <code>git stash apply</code>. Then use <code>git diff</code> to see the result.</p> <p>After you're all done with your changes—the <code>apply</code> looks good and you're sure ... | 119, 13091 | git, git-stash | <h1>How to recover stashed uncommitted changes</h1>
<p>I had some uncommitted changes in my development branch and I stashed them using <code>git stash</code>, but there were some changes which were very important among those stashed ones. Is there any way to get back those changes?</p>
<p>Also, I have made some chang... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,870 | git | # How to recover stashed uncommitted changes
I had some uncommitted changes in my development branch and I stashed them using `git stash`, but there were some changes which were very important among those stashed ones. Is there any way to get back those changes?
Also, I have made some changes on top of the stashed co... | ## The easy answer to the easy question is `git stash apply`
Just check out the branch you want your changes on, and then `git stash apply`. Then use `git diff` to see the result.
After you're all done with your changes—the `apply` looks good and you're sure you don't need the stash any more—*then* use `git stash dro... |
1257592 | How do I remove files saying "old mode 100755 new mode 100644" from unstaged changes in Git? | 1,043 | 2009-08-10 22:30:03 | <p>For some reason, when I initially did a pull from the repository for a Git project of mine, I got a ton of files in my working copy that don't have any discernible changes made to them, but they keep showing up in my <code>unstaged changes</code> area.</p>
<p>I'm using <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-gui" rel=... | 391,229 | 141,822 | 2025-03-30 23:01:56 | 1,257,613 | 1,798 | 2009-08-10 22:34:45 | 148,870 | 2025-03-30 18:45:58 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1257592 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1257613 | <p>That looks like Unix file permissions modes to me (<code>755</code>=<code>rwxr-xr-x</code>, <code>644</code>=<code>rw-r--r--</code>). The old mode included the +x (executable) flag, and the new mode doesn't.</p>
<p><a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/msysgit/hrnEguNBNmw" rel="noreferrer">This MSysGit is... | <p>That looks like Unix file permissions modes to me (<code>755</code>=<code>rwxr-xr-x</code>, <code>644</code>=<code>rw-r--r--</code>). The old mode included the +x (executable) flag, and the new mode doesn't.</p> <p><a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/msysgit/hrnEguNBNmw" rel="noreferrer">This MSysGit is... | 119, 33729 | git, git-gui | <h1>How do I remove files saying "old mode 100755 new mode 100644" from unstaged changes in Git?</h1>
<p>For some reason, when I initially did a pull from the repository for a Git project of mine, I got a ton of files in my working copy that don't have any discernible changes made to them, but they keep showing up in m... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,871 | git | # How do I remove files saying "old mode 100755 new mode 100644" from unstaged changes in Git?
For some reason, when I initially did a pull from the repository for a Git project of mine, I got a ton of files in my working copy that don't have any discernible changes made to them, but they keep showing up in my `unstag... | That looks like Unix file permissions modes to me (`755`=`rwxr-xr-x`, `644`=`rw-r--r--`). The old mode included the +x (executable) flag, and the new mode doesn't.
[This MSysGit issue's replies](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/msysgit/hrnEguNBNmw) suggests setting *core.filemode* to false in order to get rid o... |
2114111 | Where is the global Git configuration data stored? | 1,439 | 2010-01-22 00:34:55 | <p>When using <code>git config --global</code> to set things up, which file will it write to?</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git config --global core.editor "blah"
</code></pre>
<p>I can't find it at these places:</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>C:\... | 1,255,086 | 119,790 | 2025-07-25 13:09:15 | 2,115,116 | 1,796 | 2010-01-22 05:02:38 | 6,309 | 2021-01-05 17:09:58 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2114111 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2115116 | <p>Update 2016: with git 2.8 (March 2016), you can simply use:</p>
<pre><code>git config --list --show-origin
</code></pre>
<p>And with Git 2.26 (Q1 2020), you can <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/60286340/6309">add a <code>--show-scope</code> option</a></p>
<pre><code>git config --list --show-origin --show-scope
<... | <p>Update 2016: with git 2.8 (March 2016), you can simply use:</p> <pre><code>git config --list --show-origin </code></pre> <p>And with Git 2.26 (Q1 2020), you can <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/60286340/6309">add a <code>--show-scope</code> option</a></p> <pre><code>git config --list --show-origin --show-scope <... | 119, 3574 | config, git | <h1>Where is the global Git configuration data stored?</h1>
<p>When using <code>git config --global</code> to set things up, which file will it write to?</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git config --global core.editor "blah"
</code></pre>
<p>I can't find it at these place... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,872 | git | # Where is the global Git configuration data stored?
When using `git config --global` to set things up, which file will it write to?
Example:
```
git config --global core.editor "blah"
```
I can't find it at these places:
```
C:\Program Files\Git\etc\gitconfig
C:\myapp\.git\config
```
I have not set an ENV(?).
... | Update 2016: with git 2.8 (March 2016), you can simply use:
```
git config --list --show-origin
```
And with Git 2.26 (Q1 2020), you can [add a `--show-scope` option](https://stackoverflow.com/a/60286340/6309)
```
git config --list --show-origin --show-scope
```
You will see which config is set where.
See "[Where... |
11621768 | How can I make git accept a self signed certificate? | 986 | 2012-07-23 23:00:06 | <p>Using Git, is there a way to tell it to accept a self signed certificate?</p>
<p>I am using an https server to host a git server but for now the certificate is self signed.</p>
<p>When I try to create the repo there for the first time:</p>
<pre><code>git push origin master -f
</code></pre>
<p>I get the error:</p... | 1,830,471 | 172,861 | 2024-09-08 20:46:22 | 11,622,001 | 1,796 | 2012-07-23 23:28:17 | 877,115 | 2022-06-23 21:47:41 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/11621768 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/11622001 | <h3>To permanently accept a specific certificate</h3>
<p>Try <code>http.sslCAPath</code> or <code>http.sslCAInfo</code>. <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/26785963/877115">Adam Spiers's answer</a> gives some great examples. This is the most secure solution to the question.</p>
<h3>To disable TLS/SSL verification for... | <h3>To permanently accept a specific certificate</h3> <p>Try <code>http.sslCAPath</code> or <code>http.sslCAInfo</code>. <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/26785963/877115">Adam Spiers's answer</a> gives some great examples. This is the most secure solution to the question.</p> <h3>To disable TLS/SSL verification for... | 119, 456, 642, 12049 | git, https, self-signed, version-control | <h1>How can I make git accept a self signed certificate?</h1>
<p>Using Git, is there a way to tell it to accept a self signed certificate?</p>
<p>I am using an https server to host a git server but for now the certificate is self signed.</p>
<p>When I try to create the repo there for the first time:</p>
<pre><code>g... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,873 | git | # How can I make git accept a self signed certificate?
Using Git, is there a way to tell it to accept a self signed certificate?
I am using an https server to host a git server but for now the certificate is self signed.
When I try to create the repo there for the first time:
```
git push origin master -f
```
I ge... | ### To permanently accept a specific certificate
Try `http.sslCAPath` or `http.sslCAInfo`. [Adam Spiers's answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/26785963/877115) gives some great examples. This is the most secure solution to the question.
### To disable TLS/SSL verification for a single git command
try passing `-c` to ... |
2745076 | What are the differences between "git commit" and "git push"? | 1,011 | 2010-04-30 14:17:12 | <p>In a Git tutorial I'm going through, <code>git commit</code> is used to store the changes you've made. </p>
<p>What is <code>git push</code> used for then?</p>
| 987,897 | 173,634 | 2022-10-18 00:14:14 | 2,745,097 | 1,795 | 2010-04-30 14:20:17 | 52,444 | 2022-06-16 18:03:30 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2745076 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2745097 | <p>Basically, <code>git commit</code> "<em>records changes to the repository</em>" while <code>git push</code> "<em>updates remote refs along with associated objects</em>". So the first one is used in connection with your local repository, while the latter one is used to interact with a remote repos... | <p>Basically, <code>git commit</code> "<em>records changes to the repository</em>" while <code>git push</code> "<em>updates remote refs along with associated objects</em>". So the first one is used in connection with your local repository, while the latter one is used to interact with a remote repos... | 119, 4236, 28898, 53850, 68400 | git, git-commit, git-index, git-push, push | <h1>What are the differences between "git commit" and "git push"?</h1>
<p>In a Git tutorial I'm going through, <code>git commit</code> is used to store the changes you've made. </p>
<p>What is <code>git push</code> used for then?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,874 | git | # What are the differences between "git commit" and "git push"?
In a Git tutorial I'm going through, `git commit` is used to store the changes you've made.
What is `git push` used for then? | Basically, `git commit` "*records changes to the repository*" while `git push` "*updates remote refs along with associated objects*". So the first one is used in connection with your local repository, while the latter one is used to interact with a remote repository.
Here is a nice picture from [Oliver Steele](http://... |
19859486 | How to un-commit last un-pushed git commit without losing the changes | 1,048 | 2013-11-08 12:47:23 | <p>Is there a way to revert a commit so that my local copy <em>keeps</em> the changes made in that commit, but they become non-committed changes in my working copy? Rolling back a commit takes you to the previous commit - I want to keep the changes made but I committed them to the wrong branch.</p>
<p>This has not bee... | 714,914 | 197,229 | 2025-05-02 17:11:41 | 19,859,644 | 1,768 | 2013-11-08 12:55:01 | 1,990,682 | 2020-05-05 18:38:53 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19859486 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19859644 | <p>There are a lot of ways to do so, for example:</p>
<p>in case you have <strong><em>not</em></strong> pushed the commit publicly yet:</p>
<pre><code>git reset HEAD~1 --soft
</code></pre>
<p>That's it, your commit changes will be in your working directory, whereas the LAST commit will be removed from your curren... | <p>There are a lot of ways to do so, for example:</p> <p>in case you have <strong><em>not</em></strong> pushed the commit publicly yet:</p> <pre><code>git reset HEAD~1 --soft </code></pre> <p>That's it, your commit changes will be in your working directory, whereas the LAST commit will be removed from your curren... | 119 | git | <h1>How to un-commit last un-pushed git commit without losing the changes</h1>
<p>Is there a way to revert a commit so that my local copy <em>keeps</em> the changes made in that commit, but they become non-committed changes in my working copy? Rolling back a commit takes you to the previous commit - I want to keep the ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,875 | git | # How to un-commit last un-pushed git commit without losing the changes
Is there a way to revert a commit so that my local copy *keeps* the changes made in that commit, but they become non-committed changes in my working copy? Rolling back a commit takes you to the previous commit - I want to keep the changes made but... | There are a lot of ways to do so, for example:
in case you have ***not*** pushed the commit publicly yet:
```
git reset HEAD~1 --soft
```
That's it, your commit changes will be in your working directory, whereas the LAST commit will be removed from your current branch. See [git reset man](http://git-scm.com/docs/git... |
1419623 | How to list branches that contain a given commit? | 1,320 | 2009-09-14 04:03:10 | <p>How can I query git to find out which branches contain a given commit? <code>gitk</code> will usually list the branches, unless there are too many, in which case it just says "many (38)" or something like that. I need to know the full list, or at least whether certain branches contain the commit.</p>
| 403,342 | 46,926 | 2024-08-01 08:18:19 | 1,419,637 | 1,765 | 2009-09-14 04:08:58 | 6,309 | 2024-08-01 08:18:19 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1419623 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1419637 | <p>From the <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-branch#Documentation/git-branch.txt---containsltcommitgt" rel="noreferrer">git-branch manual page</a>:</p>
<pre><code> git branch --contains <commit>
</code></pre>
<blockquote>
<p>Only list branches which contain the specified commit (HEAD if not specified). Impli... | <p>From the <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-branch#Documentation/git-branch.txt---containsltcommitgt" rel="noreferrer">git-branch manual page</a>:</p> <pre><code> git branch --contains <commit> </code></pre> <blockquote> <p>Only list branches which contain the specified commit (HEAD if not specified). Impli... | 119, 456 | git, version-control | <h1>How to list branches that contain a given commit?</h1>
<p>How can I query git to find out which branches contain a given commit? <code>gitk</code> will usually list the branches, unless there are too many, in which case it just says "many (38)" or something like that. I need to know the full list, or at least wheth... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,876 | git | # How to list branches that contain a given commit?
How can I query git to find out which branches contain a given commit? `gitk` will usually list the branches, unless there are too many, in which case it just says "many (38)" or something like that. I need to know the full list, or at least whether certain branches ... | From the [git-branch manual page](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-branch#Documentation/git-branch.txt---containsltcommitgt):
```
git branch --contains <commit>
```
> Only list branches which contain the specified commit (HEAD if not specified). Implies `--list`.
> (Use `'-a'` option before `'--contains'` to look in all... |
1115854 | How to resolve "Error: bad index – Fatal: index file corrupt" when using Git | 843 | 2009-07-12 11:23:10 | <p>After <code>git init</code>, I added and committed a few files, made some changes, added and committed. Set up the git daemon (running under Cygwin on WinXP) and cloned the repository once.
Now, I get this error with the cloned repository:</p>
<pre><code>$ git status
error: bad index file sha1 signature
fatal: ind... | 390,141 | 107,037 | 2025-09-09 10:50:20 | 1,115,956 | 1,753 | 2009-07-12 12:28:32 | 46,058 | 2021-06-01 17:30:30 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1115854 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1115956 | <p>If the problem is with the index as <strong>the staging area for commits</strong> (i.e. <code>.git/index</code>), you can simply remove the index (make a backup copy if you want), and then restore index to version in the last commit:</p>
<p>On OSX/Linux/Windows(With Git bash):</p>
<pre><code>rm -f .git/index
git res... | <p>If the problem is with the index as <strong>the staging area for commits</strong> (i.e. <code>.git/index</code>), you can simply remove the index (make a backup copy if you want), and then restore index to version in the last commit:</p> <p>On OSX/Linux/Windows(With Git bash):</p> <pre><code>rm -f .git/index git res... | 119, 10816 | corruption, git | <h1>How to resolve "Error: bad index – Fatal: index file corrupt" when using Git</h1>
<p>After <code>git init</code>, I added and committed a few files, made some changes, added and committed. Set up the git daemon (running under Cygwin on WinXP) and cloned the repository once.
Now, I get this error with the cloned re... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,877 | git | # How to resolve "Error: bad index – Fatal: index file corrupt" when using Git
After `git init`, I added and committed a few files, made some changes, added and committed. Set up the git daemon (running under Cygwin on WinXP) and cloned the repository once.
Now, I get this error with the cloned repository:
```
$ git ... | If the problem is with the index as **the staging area for commits** (i.e. `.git/index`), you can simply remove the index (make a backup copy if you want), and then restore index to version in the last commit:
On OSX/Linux/Windows(With Git bash):
```
rm -f .git/index
git reset
```
On Windows (with CMD and not git ba... |
4850717 | How to cancel a local git commit? | 943 | 2011-01-31 12:14:48 | <p>My issue is I have changed a file e.g.: README, added a new line '<em>this for my testing line</em>' and saved the file, then I issued the following commands:</p>
<pre><code>git status
# On branch master
# Changed but not updated:
# (use "git add <file>..." to update what will be committed)
# (u... | 1,310,146 | 457,036 | 2025-01-30 13:46:01 | 4,850,743 | 1,738 | 2011-01-31 12:17:08 | 81,071 | 2015-07-10 18:42:23 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4850717 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4850743 | <p>Just use <code>git reset</code> without the <code>--hard</code> flag:</p>
<pre><code>git reset HEAD~1
</code></pre>
<p>PS: On Unix based systems you can use <code>HEAD^</code> which is equal to <code>HEAD~1</code>. On Windows <code>HEAD^</code> will not work because <code>^</code> signals a line continuation. So y... | <p>Just use <code>git reset</code> without the <code>--hard</code> flag:</p> <pre><code>git reset HEAD~1 </code></pre> <p>PS: On Unix based systems you can use <code>HEAD^</code> which is equal to <code>HEAD~1</code>. On Windows <code>HEAD^</code> will not work because <code>^</code> signals a line continuation. So y... | 119, 51381, 53850 | git, git-commit, git-reset | <h1>How to cancel a local git commit?</h1>
<p>My issue is I have changed a file e.g.: README, added a new line '<em>this for my testing line</em>' and saved the file, then I issued the following commands:</p>
<pre><code>git status
# On branch master
# Changed but not updated:
# (use "git add <file>...&quo... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,878 | git | # How to cancel a local git commit?
My issue is I have changed a file e.g.: README, added a new line '*this for my testing line*' and saved the file, then I issued the following commands:
```
git status
# On branch master
# Changed but not updated:
# (use "git add <file>..." to update what will be committed)
# (... | Just use `git reset` without the `--hard` flag:
```
git reset HEAD~1
```
PS: On Unix based systems you can use `HEAD^` which is equal to `HEAD~1`. On Windows `HEAD^` will not work because `^` signals a line continuation. So your command prompt will just ask you `More?`. |
3184555 | Cleaning up old remote git branches | 1,029 | 2010-07-06 08:14:50 | <p>I work from two different computers (A and B) and store a common git remote in the dropbox directory.</p>
<p>Let's say I have two branches, master and devel. Both are tracking their remote counterparts origin/master and origin/devel.</p>
<p>Now while on computer A, I delete branch devel, on local and remote.</p>
... | 602,288 | 174,527 | 2024-08-31 15:32:24 | 3,184,742 | 1,736 | 2010-07-06 08:45:46 | 46,058 | 2019-10-18 17:23:02 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3184555 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3184742 | <p>First, what is the result of <code>git branch -a</code> on machine B?</p>
<p>Second, you have already deleted <code>heads/devel</code> on <code>origin</code>, so that's why you can't delete it from machine B.</p>
<p>Try</p>
<pre><code>git branch -r -d origin/devel
</code></pre>
<p>or</p>
<pre><code>git remote p... | <p>First, what is the result of <code>git branch -a</code> on machine B?</p> <p>Second, you have already deleted <code>heads/devel</code> on <code>origin</code>, so that's why you can't delete it from machine B.</p> <p>Try</p> <pre><code>git branch -r -d origin/devel </code></pre> <p>or</p> <pre><code>git remote p... | 119, 76220 | git, git-branch | <h1>Cleaning up old remote git branches</h1>
<p>I work from two different computers (A and B) and store a common git remote in the dropbox directory.</p>
<p>Let's say I have two branches, master and devel. Both are tracking their remote counterparts origin/master and origin/devel.</p>
<p>Now while on computer A, I de... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,879 | git | # Cleaning up old remote git branches
I work from two different computers (A and B) and store a common git remote in the dropbox directory.
Let's say I have two branches, master and devel. Both are tracking their remote counterparts origin/master and origin/devel.
Now while on computer A, I delete branch devel, on l... | First, what is the result of `git branch -a` on machine B?
Second, you have already deleted `heads/devel` on `origin`, so that's why you can't delete it from machine B.
Try
```
git branch -r -d origin/devel
```
or
```
git remote prune origin
```
or
```
git fetch origin --prune
```
and feel free to add `--dry-ru... |
957928 | Is there a way to get the git root directory in one command? | 1,045 | 2009-06-05 20:15:26 | <p>Mercurial has a way of printing the root directory (that contains .hg) via</p>
<pre><code>hg root
</code></pre>
<p>Is there something equivalent in git to get the directory that contains the .git directory?</p>
| 446,262 | 9,022 | 2025-03-08 12:15:10 | 957,978 | 1,731 | 2009-06-05 20:29:12 | 10,738 | 2023-11-10 14:44:23 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/957928 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/957978 | <p>Yes:</p>
<pre><code>git rev-parse --show-toplevel
</code></pre>
<p>If you want to replicate the Mercurial command more directly, you can create an <a href="https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Git-Aliases" rel="noreferrer">alias</a>:</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git config --global alia... | <p>Yes:</p> <pre><code>git rev-parse --show-toplevel </code></pre> <p>If you want to replicate the Mercurial command more directly, you can create an <a href="https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Git-Aliases" rel="noreferrer">alias</a>:</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git config --global alia... | 119, 456 | git, version-control | <h1>Is there a way to get the git root directory in one command?</h1>
<p>Mercurial has a way of printing the root directory (that contains .hg) via</p>
<pre><code>hg root
</code></pre>
<p>Is there something equivalent in git to get the directory that contains the .git directory?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,880 | git | # Is there a way to get the git root directory in one command?
Mercurial has a way of printing the root directory (that contains .hg) via
```
hg root
```
Is there something equivalent in git to get the directory that contains the .git directory? | Yes:
```
git rev-parse --show-toplevel
```
If you want to replicate the Mercurial command more directly, you can create an [alias](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Git-Aliases):
```
git config --global alias.root 'rev-parse --show-toplevel'
```
and now `git root` will function just as `hg root`.
---
**No... |
7206801 | Is there any way to git checkout previous branch? | 1,020 | 2011-08-26 15:09:11 | <p>I sort of want the equivalent of <code>cd -</code> for git. If I am in branch <code>master</code> and I checkout <code>foo</code>, I would love to be able to type something like <code>git checkout -</code> to go back to <code>master</code>, and be able to type it again to return to <code>foo</code>.</p>
<p>Does any... | 159,561 | 10,771 | 2024-05-22 06:07:41 | 7,207,542 | 1,725 | 2011-08-26 16:05:01 | 389,146 | 2022-11-03 07:42:14 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7206801 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7207542 | <p>From the <a href="https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/1.6.2.txt" rel="noreferrer">release notes for 1.6.2</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p><code>@{-1}</code> is a way to refer to the last branch you were on. This is<br />
accepted not only where an object name is expected, but anywhere a
branch nam... | <p>From the <a href="https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/1.6.2.txt" rel="noreferrer">release notes for 1.6.2</a></p> <blockquote> <p><code>@{-1}</code> is a way to refer to the last branch you were on. This is<br /> accepted not only where an object name is expected, but anywhere a branch nam... | 119, 37230 | git, git-checkout | <h1>Is there any way to git checkout previous branch?</h1>
<p>I sort of want the equivalent of <code>cd -</code> for git. If I am in branch <code>master</code> and I checkout <code>foo</code>, I would love to be able to type something like <code>git checkout -</code> to go back to <code>master</code>, and be able to ty... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,881 | git | # Is there any way to git checkout previous branch?
I sort of want the equivalent of `cd -` for git. If I am in branch `master` and I checkout `foo`, I would love to be able to type something like `git checkout -` to go back to `master`, and be able to type it again to return to `foo`.
Does anything like this exist? ... | From the [release notes for 1.6.2](https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/1.6.2.txt)
> `@{-1}` is a way to refer to the last branch you were on. This is
> accepted not only where an object name is expected, but anywhere a
> branch name is expected and acts as if you typed the branch name.
> ... |
4878249 | How to change the remote a branch is tracking? | 1,074 | 2011-02-02 18:20:33 | <p>The <code>central</code> repository had to be set up on a new server, so I created a new remote on my local repo, and pushed to that.</p>
<p>But now when I do <code>git pull</code>, it claims I am up to date. It's wrong—it's telling me about the <em>old</em> remote branch, not the new one, which I know for a ... | 923,671 | 187,581 | 2023-02-23 09:27:34 | 4,879,224 | 1,716 | 2011-02-02 19:59:55 | 416,626 | 2020-10-28 20:45:02 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4878249 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4879224 | <h2>Using <strong>git v1.8.0</strong> or later:</h2>
<pre class="lang-sh prettyprint-override"><code>git branch branch_name --set-upstream-to your_new_remote/branch_name
</code></pre>
<h2>Or you can use the <code>-u</code> switch</h2>
<pre class="lang-sh prettyprint-override"><code>git branch branch_name -u your_new_re... | <h2>Using <strong>git v1.8.0</strong> or later:</h2> <pre class="lang-sh prettyprint-override"><code>git branch branch_name --set-upstream-to your_new_remote/branch_name </code></pre> <h2>Or you can use the <code>-u</code> switch</h2> <pre class="lang-sh prettyprint-override"><code>git branch branch_name -u your_new_re... | 119 | git | <h1>How to change the remote a branch is tracking?</h1>
<p>The <code>central</code> repository had to be set up on a new server, so I created a new remote on my local repo, and pushed to that.</p>
<p>But now when I do <code>git pull</code>, it claims I am up to date. It's wrong—it's telling me about the <em>old<... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,882 | git | # How to change the remote a branch is tracking?
The `central` repository had to be set up on a new server, so I created a new remote on my local repo, and pushed to that.
But now when I do `git pull`, it claims I am up to date. It's wrong—it's telling me about the *old* remote branch, not the new one, which I know f... | ## Using **git v1.8.0** or later:
```
git branch branch_name --set-upstream-to your_new_remote/branch_name
```
## Or you can use the `-u` switch
```
git branch branch_name -u your_new_remote/branch_name
```
### Using git **v1.7.12** or earlier
```
git branch --set-upstream branch_name your_new_remote/branch_name
`... |
1105253 | How would I extract a single file (or changes to a file) from a git stash? | 1,220 | 2009-07-09 17:12:11 | <p>Is it possible to extract a single file or diff of a file from a git stash without popping the stash changeset off?</p>
| 502,961 | 26,630 | 2025-05-13 01:45:32 | 1,105,666 | 1,685 | 2009-07-09 18:21:11 | 46,058 | 2024-07-11 08:46:03 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1105253 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1105666 | <p>On the <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-stash" rel="noreferrer" title="git-stash - Stash the changes in a dirty working directory away">git stash</a> manpage you can read (in the "Discussion" section, just after "Options" description) that:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>A stash is represented as a... | <p>On the <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-stash" rel="noreferrer" title="git-stash - Stash the changes in a dirty working directory away">git stash</a> manpage you can read (in the "Discussion" section, just after "Options" description) that:</p> <blockquote> <p>A stash is represented as a... | 119, 13091 | git, git-stash | <h1>How would I extract a single file (or changes to a file) from a git stash?</h1>
<p>Is it possible to extract a single file or diff of a file from a git stash without popping the stash changeset off?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,883 | git | # How would I extract a single file (or changes to a file) from a git stash?
Is it possible to extract a single file or diff of a file from a git stash without popping the stash changeset off? | On the [git stash](http://git-scm.com/docs/git-stash "git-stash - Stash the changes in a dirty working directory away") manpage you can read (in the "Discussion" section, just after "Options" description) that:
> A stash is represented as a commit whose tree records the state of the
> working directory, and its first ... |
12370714 | Git: How do I list only local branches? | 1,149 | 2012-09-11 13:21:19 | <p><code>git branch -a</code> shows both remote and local branches.</p>
<p><code>git branch -r</code> shows remote branches.</p>
<p>Is there a way to list just the local branches?</p>
| 875,767 | 1,494,802 | 2025-10-18 16:29:14 | 12,370,765 | 1,673 | 2012-09-11 13:23:39 | 1,254,292 | 2020-12-28 21:38:09 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/12370714 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/12370765 | <p>Just <code>git branch</code> without options.</p>
<p>From the <a href="http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/precise/en/man1/git-branch.1.html" rel="noreferrer">manpage</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>With no arguments, existing branches are listed and the current branch will be highlighted with an asterisk.</p>
</blockquote... | <p>Just <code>git branch</code> without options.</p> <p>From the <a href="http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/precise/en/man1/git-branch.1.html" rel="noreferrer">manpage</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>With no arguments, existing branches are listed and the current branch will be highlighted with an asterisk.</p> </blockquote... | 119, 76220 | git, git-branch | <h1>Git: How do I list only local branches?</h1>
<p><code>git branch -a</code> shows both remote and local branches.</p>
<p><code>git branch -r</code> shows remote branches.</p>
<p>Is there a way to list just the local branches?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,884 | git | # Git: How do I list only local branches?
`git branch -a` shows both remote and local branches.
`git branch -r` shows remote branches.
Is there a way to list just the local branches? | Just `git branch` without options.
From the [manpage](http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/precise/en/man1/git-branch.1.html):
> With no arguments, existing branches are listed and the current branch will be highlighted with an asterisk. |
8044583 | How can I move a tag on a git branch to a different commit? | 1,256 | 2011-11-08 00:32:07 | <p>I created a tag on the master branch called <code>v0.1</code> like this:</p>
<pre><code>git tag -a v0.1
</code></pre>
<p>But then I realized there were still some changes I needed to merge into master for release 0.1, so I did that. But now my <code>v0.1</code> tag is stuck on (to invoke the post-it note analogy) ... | 660,055 | 698,102 | 2023-08-23 13:24:25 | 8,044,605 | 1,665 | 2011-11-08 00:34:45 | 893 | 2023-05-11 17:22:34 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8044583 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8044605 | <p>Use the <code>-f</code> option to <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-tag" rel="noreferrer"><code>git tag</code></a>:</p>
<pre><code>-f
--force
Replace an existing tag with the given name (instead of failing)
</code></pre>
<p>You probably want to use <code>-f</code> in conjunction with <code>-a</code> to forc... | <p>Use the <code>-f</code> option to <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-tag" rel="noreferrer"><code>git tag</code></a>:</p> <pre><code>-f --force Replace an existing tag with the given name (instead of failing) </code></pre> <p>You probably want to use <code>-f</code> in conjunction with <code>-a</code> to forc... | 119, 60718 | git, git-tag | <h1>How can I move a tag on a git branch to a different commit?</h1>
<p>I created a tag on the master branch called <code>v0.1</code> like this:</p>
<pre><code>git tag -a v0.1
</code></pre>
<p>But then I realized there were still some changes I needed to merge into master for release 0.1, so I did that. But now my <c... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,886 | git | # How can I move a tag on a git branch to a different commit?
I created a tag on the master branch called `v0.1` like this:
```
git tag -a v0.1
```
But then I realized there were still some changes I needed to merge into master for release 0.1, so I did that. But now my `v0.1` tag is stuck on (to invoke the post-it ... | Use the `-f` option to [`git tag`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-tag):
```
-f
--force
Replace an existing tag with the given name (instead of failing)
```
You probably want to use `-f` in conjunction with `-a` to force-create an annotated tag instead of a non-annotated one.
## Example
1. Delete the tag on any r... |
3065650 | What's the simplest way to list conflicted files in Git? | 965 | 2010-06-17 21:08:52 | <p>I just need a plain list of <em>conflicted</em> files.</p>
<p>Is there anything simpler than:</p>
<pre><code>git ls-files -u | cut -f 2 | sort -u
</code></pre>
<p>or:</p>
<pre><code>git ls-files -u | awk '{print $4}' | sort | uniq
</code></pre>
<p>I guess I could set up a handy <code>alias</code> for that, ho... | 713,547 | 174,284 | 2024-07-01 04:10:54 | 10,874,862 | 1,646 | 2012-06-03 23:43:59 | 19,563 | 2022-05-23 14:10:30 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3065650 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10874862 | <p>Use git diff, with <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff#Documentation/git-diff.txt---name-only" rel="noreferrer">name-only</a> to show only the names, and <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff#Documentation/git-diff.txt---diff-filterACDMRTUXB82308203" rel="noreferrer">diff-filter=U</a> to only include 'Un... | <p>Use git diff, with <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff#Documentation/git-diff.txt---name-only" rel="noreferrer">name-only</a> to show only the names, and <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff#Documentation/git-diff.txt---diff-filterACDMRTUXB82308203" rel="noreferrer">diff-filter=U</a> to only include 'Un... | 119, 28897, 106113 | git, git-merge, git-merge-conflict | <h1>What's the simplest way to list conflicted files in Git?</h1>
<p>I just need a plain list of <em>conflicted</em> files.</p>
<p>Is there anything simpler than:</p>
<pre><code>git ls-files -u | cut -f 2 | sort -u
</code></pre>
<p>or:</p>
<pre><code>git ls-files -u | awk '{print $4}' | sort | uniq
</code></pre>
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,887 | git | # What's the simplest way to list conflicted files in Git?
I just need a plain list of *conflicted* files.
Is there anything simpler than:
```
git ls-files -u | cut -f 2 | sort -u
```
or:
```
git ls-files -u | awk '{print $4}' | sort | uniq
```
I guess I could set up a handy `alias` for that, however was wonder... | Use git diff, with [name-only](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff#Documentation/git-diff.txt---name-only) to show only the names, and [diff-filter=U](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff#Documentation/git-diff.txt---diff-filterACDMRTUXB82308203) to only include 'Unmerged' files (optionally, [relative](https://git-scm.com/d... |
20101834 | pip install from git repo branch | 1,230 | 2013-11-20 16:46:42 | <p>Trying to <code>pip</code> install a repo's specific branch. Google tells me to</p>
<pre><code>pip install https://github.com/user/repo.git@branch
</code></pre>
<p>The branch's name is <code>issue/34/oscar-0.6</code> so I did <code>pip install https://github.com/tangentlabs/django-oscar-paypal.git@/issue/34/oscar-0... | 1,137,237 | 357,236 | 2025-10-31 02:53:10 | 20,101,940 | 1,642 | 2013-11-20 16:51:32 | 2,225,682 | 2021-12-23 08:01:43 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/20101834 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/20101940 | <p>Prepend the url prefix <code>git+</code> (See <a href="https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/topics/vcs-support/" rel="noreferrer">VCS Support</a>):</p>
<pre><code>pip install git+https://github.com/tangentlabs/django-oscar-paypal.git@issue/34/oscar-0.6
</code></pre>
<p>And specify the branch name without the leading <code>... | <p>Prepend the url prefix <code>git+</code> (See <a href="https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/topics/vcs-support/" rel="noreferrer">VCS Support</a>):</p> <pre><code>pip install git+https://github.com/tangentlabs/django-oscar-paypal.git@issue/34/oscar-0.6 </code></pre> <p>And specify the branch name without the leading <code>... | 16, 119, 5119 | git, pip, python | <h1>pip install from git repo branch</h1>
<p>Trying to <code>pip</code> install a repo's specific branch. Google tells me to</p>
<pre><code>pip install https://github.com/user/repo.git@branch
</code></pre>
<p>The branch's name is <code>issue/34/oscar-0.6</code> so I did <code>pip install https://github.com/tangentlabs... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,888 | git | # pip install from git repo branch
Trying to `pip` install a repo's specific branch. Google tells me to
```
pip install https://github.com/user/repo.git@branch
```
The branch's name is `issue/34/oscar-0.6` so I did `pip install https://github.com/tangentlabs/django-oscar-paypal.git@/issue/34/oscar-0.6` but its retur... | Prepend the url prefix `git+` (See [VCS Support](https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/topics/vcs-support/)):
```
pip install git+https://github.com/tangentlabs/django-oscar-paypal.git@issue/34/oscar-0.6
```
And specify the branch name without the leading `/`. |
9903541 | Finding diff between current and last version | 941 | 2012-03-28 08:15:24 | <p>Using Git, how can you find the difference between the current and the last version?</p>
<pre><code>git diff last version:HEAD
</code></pre>
| 822,062 | 277,603 | 2024-09-30 21:54:01 | 9,903,611 | 1,640 | 2012-03-28 08:19:39 | 930,271 | 2021-12-20 08:44:25 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9903541 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9903611 | <p>I don't really understand the meaning of "last version".</p>
<p>As the previous commit can be accessed with HEAD^, I think that you are looking for something like:</p>
<pre><code>git diff HEAD^ HEAD
</code></pre>
<p>That also can be applied for a :commithash</p>
<pre><code>git diff $commithash^ $commithash... | <p>I don't really understand the meaning of "last version".</p> <p>As the previous commit can be accessed with HEAD^, I think that you are looking for something like:</p> <pre><code>git diff HEAD^ HEAD </code></pre> <p>That also can be applied for a :commithash</p> <pre><code>git diff $commithash^ $commithash... | 119, 9033 | git, git-diff | <h1>Finding diff between current and last version</h1>
<p>Using Git, how can you find the difference between the current and the last version?</p>
<pre><code>git diff last version:HEAD
</code></pre>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,889 | git | # Finding diff between current and last version
Using Git, how can you find the difference between the current and the last version?
```
git diff last version:HEAD
``` | I don't really understand the meaning of "last version".
As the previous commit can be accessed with HEAD^, I think that you are looking for something like:
```
git diff HEAD^ HEAD
```
That also can be applied for a :commithash
```
git diff $commithash^ $commithash
```
As of Git 1.8.5, `@` is an alias for `HEAD`, ... |
16955980 | Git merge hotfix branch into feature branch | 1,360 | 2013-06-06 07:18:57 | <p>Let’s say we have the following situation in Git:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>A created repository:</p>
<pre><code>mkdir GitTest2
cd GitTest2
git init
</code></pre></li>
<li><p>Some modifications in the master take place and get committed:</p>
<pre><code>echo "On Master" > file
git commit -a -m "Initial commit"
</code></p... | 1,908,616 | 61,855 | 2021-06-24 11:51:08 | 16,957,483 | 1,632 | 2013-06-06 08:42:35 | 1,627,406 | 2019-10-29 18:01:56 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/16955980 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/16957483 | <p>How do we merge the master branch into the feature branch? Easy:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout feature1
git merge master
</code></pre>
<p>There is no point in forcing a fast forward merge here, as it cannot be done. You committed both into the feature branch and the master branch. Fast forward is impossible now.</p>... | <p>How do we merge the master branch into the feature branch? Easy:</p> <pre><code>git checkout feature1 git merge master </code></pre> <p>There is no point in forcing a fast forward merge here, as it cannot be done. You committed both into the feature branch and the master branch. Fast forward is impossible now.</p>... | 119, 28897, 40701, 64339, 76220 | feature-branch, git, git-branch, git-flow, git-merge | <h1>Git merge hotfix branch into feature branch</h1>
<p>Let’s say we have the following situation in Git:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>A created repository:</p>
<pre><code>mkdir GitTest2
cd GitTest2
git init
</code></pre></li>
<li><p>Some modifications in the master take place and get committed:</p>
<pre><code>echo "On Master" &... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,890 | git | # Git merge hotfix branch into feature branch
Let’s say we have the following situation in Git:
1. A created repository:
```
mkdir GitTest2
cd GitTest2
git init
```
2. Some modifications in the master take place and get committed:
```
echo "On Master" > file
git commit -a -m "Initial commit"... | How do we merge the master branch into the feature branch? Easy:
```
git checkout feature1
git merge master
```
There is no point in forcing a fast forward merge here, as it cannot be done. You committed both into the feature branch and the master branch. Fast forward is impossible now.
Have a look at [GitFlow](http... |
2318777 | Undo a particular commit in Git that's been pushed to remote repos | 1,053 | 2010-02-23 14:21:08 | <p>What is the simplest way to undo a particular commit that is:</p>
<ul>
<li>not in the head or HEAD</li>
<li>has been pushed to the remote.</li>
</ul>
<p>Because if it is not the latest commit,</p>
<pre><code>git reset HEAD
</code></pre>
<p>doesn't work. And because it has been pushed to a remote,</p>
<pre><code>git ... | 652,138 | 55,562 | 2025-07-21 14:51:05 | 2,318,847 | 1,627 | 2010-02-23 14:31:16 | 24,762 | 2012-10-30 16:55:13 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2318777 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2318847 | <p>Identify the hash of the commit, using <code>git log</code>, then use <code>git revert <commit></code> to create a new commit that removes these changes. In a way, <code>git revert</code> is the converse of <code>git cherry-pick</code> -- the latter applies the patch to a branch that's missing it, the former ... | <p>Identify the hash of the commit, using <code>git log</code>, then use <code>git revert <commit></code> to create a new commit that removes these changes. In a way, <code>git revert</code> is the converse of <code>git cherry-pick</code> -- the latter applies the patch to a branch that's missing it, the former ... | 119, 456, 34403, 51381 | git, git-reset, git-revert, version-control | <h1>Undo a particular commit in Git that's been pushed to remote repos</h1>
<p>What is the simplest way to undo a particular commit that is:</p>
<ul>
<li>not in the head or HEAD</li>
<li>has been pushed to the remote.</li>
</ul>
<p>Because if it is not the latest commit,</p>
<pre><code>git reset HEAD
</code></pre>
<p>d... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,891 | git | # Undo a particular commit in Git that's been pushed to remote repos
What is the simplest way to undo a particular commit that is:
- not in the head or HEAD
- has been pushed to the remote.
Because if it is not the latest commit,
```
git reset HEAD
```
doesn't work. And because it has been pushed to a remote,
```... | Identify the hash of the commit, using `git log`, then use `git revert <commit>` to create a new commit that removes these changes. In a way, `git revert` is the converse of `git cherry-pick` -- the latter applies the patch to a branch that's missing it, the former removes it from a branch that has it. |
2528111 | How can I calculate the number of lines changed between two commits in Git? | 1,184 | 2010-03-27 04:02:58 | <p>Is there any easy way to calculate the number of lines changed between two commits in Git?</p>
<p>I know I can do a <code>git diff</code>, and count the lines, but this seems tedious. I'd also like to know how I can do this, including only my own commits in the line counts.</p>
| 620,241 | 139,685 | 2025-11-10 15:43:09 | 2,528,129 | 1,626 | 2010-03-27 04:14:51 | 119,963 | 2014-10-03 05:58:49 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2528111 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2528129 | <p>You want the <code>--stat</code> option of <code>git diff</code>, or if you're looking to parse this in a script, the <code>--numstat</code> option.</p>
<pre><code>git diff --stat <commit-ish> <commit-ish>
</code></pre>
<p><code>--stat</code> produces the human-readable output you're used to seeing aft... | <p>You want the <code>--stat</code> option of <code>git diff</code>, or if you're looking to parse this in a script, the <code>--numstat</code> option.</p> <pre><code>git diff --stat <commit-ish> <commit-ish> </code></pre> <p><code>--stat</code> produces the human-readable output you're used to seeing aft... | 119 | git | <h1>How can I calculate the number of lines changed between two commits in Git?</h1>
<p>Is there any easy way to calculate the number of lines changed between two commits in Git?</p>
<p>I know I can do a <code>git diff</code>, and count the lines, but this seems tedious. I'd also like to know how I can do this, includi... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,892 | git | # How can I calculate the number of lines changed between two commits in Git?
Is there any easy way to calculate the number of lines changed between two commits in Git?
I know I can do a `git diff`, and count the lines, but this seems tedious. I'd also like to know how I can do this, including only my own commits in ... | You want the `--stat` option of `git diff`, or if you're looking to parse this in a script, the `--numstat` option.
```
git diff --stat <commit-ish> <commit-ish>
```
`--stat` produces the human-readable output you're used to seeing after merges; `--numstat` produces a nice table layout that scripts can easily interpr... |
1914579 | Set up git to pull and push all branches | 791 | 2009-12-16 13:09:52 | <p>I'd like to push and pull all the branches by default, including the newly created ones.</p>
<p>Is there a setting that I can define for it?</p>
<p>Otherwise, when I add a new branch, locally and I want to pull it from the server, what is the simplest way to do it?</p>
<p>I created a new branch with the same name... | 357,078 | 55,562 | 2024-07-02 18:01:50 | 10,479,068 | 1,626 | 2012-05-07 08:39:52 | 1,319,088 | 2021-10-29 10:35:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1914579 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10479068 | <p>The simplest way is to do:</p>
<pre><code>git push --all origin
</code></pre>
<p>This will push tags and branches.</p>
| <p>The simplest way is to do:</p> <pre><code>git push --all origin </code></pre> <p>This will push tags and branches.</p> | 119, 456, 1879, 4236 | branch, git, push, version-control | <h1>Set up git to pull and push all branches</h1>
<p>I'd like to push and pull all the branches by default, including the newly created ones.</p>
<p>Is there a setting that I can define for it?</p>
<p>Otherwise, when I add a new branch, locally and I want to pull it from the server, what is the simplest way to do it?... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,893 | git | # Set up git to pull and push all branches
I'd like to push and pull all the branches by default, including the newly created ones.
Is there a setting that I can define for it?
Otherwise, when I add a new branch, locally and I want to pull it from the server, what is the simplest way to do it?
I created a new branc... | The simplest way is to do:
```
git push --all origin
```
This will push tags and branches. |
677436 | How do I get the Git commit count? | 1,052 | 2009-03-24 13:38:55 | <p>I'd like to get the number of commits of my Git repository, a bit like SVN revision numbers.</p>
<p>The goal is to use it as a unique, incrementing build number.</p>
<p>I currently do like that, on Unix/Cygwin/msysGit:</p>
<pre><code>git log --pretty=format:'' | wc -l
</code></pre>
<p>But I feel it's a bit of a ... | 517,765 | 14,622 | 2024-09-25 19:39:26 | 4,061,706 | 1,619 | 2010-10-31 03:21:03 | 3,461 | 2023-08-29 16:22:20 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/677436 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4061706 | <p>To get a commit count for a revision (<code>HEAD</code>, <code>master</code>, a commit hash):</p>
<pre><code>git rev-list --count <revision>
</code></pre>
<p>To get the commit count across all branches:</p>
<pre><code>git rev-list --count --all
</code></pre>
<p>I recommend against using this for build identifi... | <p>To get a commit count for a revision (<code>HEAD</code>, <code>master</code>, a commit hash):</p> <pre><code>git rev-list --count <revision> </code></pre> <p>To get the commit count across all branches:</p> <pre><code>git rev-list --count --all </code></pre> <p>I recommend against using this for build identifi... | 119, 1555, 1783 | build-process, git, revision | <h1>How do I get the Git commit count?</h1>
<p>I'd like to get the number of commits of my Git repository, a bit like SVN revision numbers.</p>
<p>The goal is to use it as a unique, incrementing build number.</p>
<p>I currently do like that, on Unix/Cygwin/msysGit:</p>
<pre><code>git log --pretty=format:'' | wc -l
<... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,894 | git | # How do I get the Git commit count?
I'd like to get the number of commits of my Git repository, a bit like SVN revision numbers.
The goal is to use it as a unique, incrementing build number.
I currently do like that, on Unix/Cygwin/msysGit:
```
git log --pretty=format:'' | wc -l
```
But I feel it's a bit of a hac... | To get a commit count for a revision (`HEAD`, `master`, a commit hash):
```
git rev-list --count <revision>
```
To get the commit count across all branches:
```
git rev-list --count --all
```
I recommend against using this for build identifier, but if you must, it's probably best to use the count for the branch you... |
10237071 | How to amend a commit without changing commit message (reusing the previous one)? | 1,033 | 2012-04-19 21:28:45 | <p>Is there a way to amend a commit without <code>vi</code> (or your <code>$EDITOR</code>) popping up with the option to modify your commit message, but simply reusing the previous message?</p>
| 422,747 | 714,112 | 2023-06-13 13:01:18 | 10,365,442 | 1,603 | 2012-04-28 16:33:42 | 1,363,110 | 2022-05-29 19:26:45 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10237071 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10365442 | <p>Since Git <code>1.7.9</code> you can also use <code>git commit --amend --no-edit</code> to get your result.</p>
<p>Note that this will not include metadata from the other commit such as the timestamp or tag, which may or may not be important to you.</p>
| <p>Since Git <code>1.7.9</code> you can also use <code>git commit --amend --no-edit</code> to get your result.</p> <p>Note that this will not include metadata from the other commit such as the timestamp or tag, which may or may not be important to you.</p> | 119, 5597, 30968, 53850 | commit, git, git-amend, git-commit | <h1>How to amend a commit without changing commit message (reusing the previous one)?</h1>
<p>Is there a way to amend a commit without <code>vi</code> (or your <code>$EDITOR</code>) popping up with the option to modify your commit message, but simply reusing the previous message?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,895 | git | # How to amend a commit without changing commit message (reusing the previous one)?
Is there a way to amend a commit without `vi` (or your `$EDITOR`) popping up with the option to modify your commit message, but simply reusing the previous message? | Since Git `1.7.9` you can also use `git commit --amend --no-edit` to get your result.
Note that this will not include metadata from the other commit such as the timestamp or tag, which may or may not be important to you. |
750172 | How do I change the author and committer name/email for multiple commits? | 3,219 | 2009-04-15 03:09:24 | <p>How do I change the author for a range of commits?</p>
| 1,313,417 | 802 | 2025-09-16 14:41:33 | 750,182 | 1,594 | 2009-04-15 03:16:42 | 825 | 2022-03-20 00:20:52 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/750172 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/750182 | <blockquote>
<p>This answer uses <code>git-filter-branch</code>, for which <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-filter-branch" rel="noreferrer">the docs</a> now give this warning:</p>
<p>git filter-branch has a plethora of pitfalls that can produce non-obvious manglings of the intended history rewrite (and can leave y... | <blockquote> <p>This answer uses <code>git-filter-branch</code>, for which <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-filter-branch" rel="noreferrer">the docs</a> now give this warning:</p> <p>git filter-branch has a plethora of pitfalls that can produce non-obvious manglings of the intended history rewrite (and can leave y... | 119, 456, 46509, 91259 | git, git-filter-branch, git-rewrite-history, version-control | <h1>How do I change the author and committer name/email for multiple commits?</h1>
<p>How do I change the author for a range of commits?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,896 | git | # How do I change the author and committer name/email for multiple commits?
How do I change the author for a range of commits? | > This answer uses `git-filter-branch`, for which [the docs](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-filter-branch) now give this warning:
>
> git filter-branch has a plethora of pitfalls that can produce non-obvious manglings of the intended history rewrite (and can leave you with little time to investigate such problems since i... |
24290358 | Remove a folder from git tracking | 769 | 2014-06-18 16:10:23 | <p>I need to exclude a folder (name uploads) from tracking. I tried to run</p>
<pre><code>git rm -r --cached wordpress/wp-content/uploads
</code></pre>
<p>and after that I added the path to .gitignore</p>
<pre><code>/wordpress/wp-content/uploads
</code></pre>
<p>but when I ran <code>git status</code> they show up a... | 535,637 | 2,635,490 | 2025-02-02 07:05:41 | 30,360,954 | 1,580 | 2015-05-20 21:46:22 | 29,613 | 2015-05-21 07:34:02 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/24290358 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/30360954 | <p>I came across this question while Googling for "git remove folder from tracking". The OP's question lead me to the answer. I am summarizing it here for future generations.</p>
<p><strong>Question</strong></p>
<p>How do I remove a folder from my git repository without deleting it from my local machine (i.e., develo... | <p>I came across this question while Googling for "git remove folder from tracking". The OP's question lead me to the answer. I am summarizing it here for future generations.</p> <p><strong>Question</strong></p> <p>How do I remove a folder from my git repository without deleting it from my local machine (i.e., develo... | 119, 112901 | git, git-rm | <h1>Remove a folder from git tracking</h1>
<p>I need to exclude a folder (name uploads) from tracking. I tried to run</p>
<pre><code>git rm -r --cached wordpress/wp-content/uploads
</code></pre>
<p>and after that I added the path to .gitignore</p>
<pre><code>/wordpress/wp-content/uploads
</code></pre>
<p>but when I... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,898 | git | # Remove a folder from git tracking
I need to exclude a folder (name uploads) from tracking. I tried to run
```
git rm -r --cached wordpress/wp-content/uploads
```
and after that I added the path to .gitignore
```
/wordpress/wp-content/uploads
```
but when I ran `git status` they show up as deleted. If I try to co... | I came across this question while Googling for "git remove folder from tracking". The OP's question lead me to the answer. I am summarizing it here for future generations.
**Question**
How do I remove a folder from my git repository without deleting it from my local machine (i.e., development environment)?
**Answer*... |
40503417 | How can I add a file to the last commit in Git? | 778 | 2016-11-09 09:19:03 | <p>Sometimes after I did a commit, I found out that I left out a file which should also be included in the commit, but was actually not. I often committed again:</p>
<pre><code>git add the_left_out_file
git commit "include the file which should be added in the last commit"
</code></pre>
<p>I think it might no... | 425,719 | 1,031,769 | 2021-11-28 02:38:38 | 40,503,483 | 1,578 | 2016-11-09 09:22:46 | 1,892,091 | 2021-11-28 02:38:38 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/40503417 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/40503483 | <p>Yes, there's a command, <code>git commit --amend</code>, which is used to "fix" the last commit.</p>
<p>In your case, it would be called as:</p>
<pre><code>git add the_left_out_file
git commit --amend --no-edit
</code></pre>
<p>The <em>--no-edit</em> flag allows to make an amendment to the commit without c... | <p>Yes, there's a command, <code>git commit --amend</code>, which is used to "fix" the last commit.</p> <p>In your case, it would be called as:</p> <pre><code>git add the_left_out_file git commit --amend --no-edit </code></pre> <p>The <em>--no-edit</em> flag allows to make an amendment to the commit without c... | 119 | git | <h1>How can I add a file to the last commit in Git?</h1>
<p>Sometimes after I did a commit, I found out that I left out a file which should also be included in the commit, but was actually not. I often committed again:</p>
<pre><code>git add the_left_out_file
git commit "include the file which should be added in t... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,899 | git | # How can I add a file to the last commit in Git?
Sometimes after I did a commit, I found out that I left out a file which should also be included in the commit, but was actually not. I often committed again:
```
git add the_left_out_file
git commit "include the file which should be added in the last commit"
```
I t... | Yes, there's a command, `git commit --amend`, which is used to "fix" the last commit.
In your case, it would be called as:
```
git add the_left_out_file
git commit --amend --no-edit
```
The *--no-edit* flag allows to make an amendment to the commit without changing the commit message.
**Warning**
You should never ... |
13064613 | How to prune local tracking branches that do not exist on remote anymore? | 1,454 | 2012-10-25 08:31:13 | <p>With <code>git remote prune origin</code> I can remove the local branches that are not on the remote any more.</p>
<p>But I also want to remove local branches that were created from those remote branches (a check if they are unmerged would be nice).</p>
<p>How can I do this?</p>
| 871,739 | 288,568 | 2025-05-14 23:47:45 | 17,029,936 | 1,576 | 2013-06-10 17:54:00 | 498,699 | 2024-09-30 14:43:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/13064613 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/17029936 | <p>After pruning, you can get the list of remote branches with <code>git branch -r</code>. The list of branches with their remote tracking branch can be retrieved with <code>git branch -vv</code>. So using these two lists you can find the remote tracking branches that are not in the list of remotes.</p>
<p>This line ... | <p>After pruning, you can get the list of remote branches with <code>git branch -r</code>. The list of branches with their remote tracking branch can be retrieved with <code>git branch -vv</code>. So using these two lists you can find the remote tracking branches that are not in the list of remotes.</p> <p>This line ... | 119, 76220 | git, git-branch | <h1>How to prune local tracking branches that do not exist on remote anymore?</h1>
<p>With <code>git remote prune origin</code> I can remove the local branches that are not on the remote any more.</p>
<p>But I also want to remove local branches that were created from those remote branches (a check if they are unmerge... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,900 | git | # How to prune local tracking branches that do not exist on remote anymore?
With `git remote prune origin` I can remove the local branches that are not on the remote any more.
But I also want to remove local branches that were created from those remote branches (a check if they are unmerged would be nice).
How can I... | After pruning, you can get the list of remote branches with `git branch -r`. The list of branches with their remote tracking branch can be retrieved with `git branch -vv`. So using these two lists you can find the remote tracking branches that are not in the list of remotes.
This line should do the trick (requires `ba... |
3701404 | How to list all commits that changed a specific file? | 1,219 | 2010-09-13 14:37:00 | <p>Is there a way to list all commits that changed a specific file?</p>
| 499,105 | 136,857 | 2024-02-07 03:23:24 | 8,808,453 | 1,571 | 2012-01-10 18:26:04 | 289,122 | 2019-12-20 14:33:26 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3701404 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8808453 | <p>The <code>--follow</code> works for a particular file</p>
<pre><code>git log --follow -- filename
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Difference to other solutions given</strong></p>
<p>Note that other solutions include <code>git log path</code> (without the <code>--follow</code>). That approach is handy if you want to trac... | <p>The <code>--follow</code> works for a particular file</p> <pre><code>git log --follow -- filename </code></pre> <p><strong>Difference to other solutions given</strong></p> <p>Note that other solutions include <code>git log path</code> (without the <code>--follow</code>). That approach is handy if you want to trac... | 119, 5597 | commit, git | <h1>How to list all commits that changed a specific file?</h1>
<p>Is there a way to list all commits that changed a specific file?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,901 | git | # How to list all commits that changed a specific file?
Is there a way to list all commits that changed a specific file? | The `--follow` works for a particular file
```
git log --follow -- filename
```
**Difference to other solutions given**
Note that other solutions include `git log path` (without the `--follow`). That approach is handy if you want to track e.g. changes in a **directory**, but **stumbles when files were renamed** (thu... |
1549146 | Git: Find the most recent common ancestor of two branches | 1,250 | 2009-10-10 21:43:09 | <p>How to find the most recent common ancestor of two Git branches?</p>
| 301,718 | 8,965 | 2025-08-22 08:47:44 | 1,549,155 | 1,570 | 2009-10-10 21:47:38 | 19,563 | 2022-10-12 12:06:05 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1549146 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1549155 | <p>You are looking for <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-merge-base" rel="noreferrer"><code>git merge-base</code></a>. Usage:</p>
<pre><code>$ git merge-base branch2 branch3
050dc022f3a65bdc78d97e2b1ac9b595a924c3f2
</code></pre>
| <p>You are looking for <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-merge-base" rel="noreferrer"><code>git merge-base</code></a>. Usage:</p> <pre><code>$ git merge-base branch2 branch3 050dc022f3a65bdc78d97e2b1ac9b595a924c3f2 </code></pre> | 119, 76220 | git, git-branch | <h1>Git: Find the most recent common ancestor of two branches</h1>
<p>How to find the most recent common ancestor of two Git branches?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,902 | git | # Git: Find the most recent common ancestor of two branches
How to find the most recent common ancestor of two Git branches? | You are looking for [`git merge-base`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-merge-base). Usage:
```
$ git merge-base branch2 branch3
050dc022f3a65bdc78d97e2b1ac9b595a924c3f2
``` |
1910082 | git stash apply version | 928 | 2009-12-15 20:14:32 | <p>I have 2 branches: master | design</p>
<p>Working in design I did a stash and switched to master, made some adjustments. Switched back to design and did a <code>stash apply</code> only to lose all my changes in the design branch.</p>
<p>I am hoping all my work is within a stash as I have not cleared or removed the... | 1,118,000 | 99,877 | 2022-06-21 10:06:55 | 1,910,142 | 1,567 | 2009-12-15 20:23:52 | 85,134 | 2019-04-17 12:41:17 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1910082 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1910142 | <p>The keys into the stash are actually the <code>stash@{n}</code> items on the left. So try: </p>
<pre><code>git stash apply stash@{0}
</code></pre>
<p>(note that in some shells you need to quote <code>"stash@{0}"</code>, like zsh, fish and powershell).</p>
<p>Since version 2.11, it's pretty easy, you can use the N... | <p>The keys into the stash are actually the <code>stash@{n}</code> items on the left. So try: </p> <pre><code>git stash apply stash@{0} </code></pre> <p>(note that in some shells you need to quote <code>"stash@{0}"</code>, like zsh, fish and powershell).</p> <p>Since version 2.11, it's pretty easy, you can use the N... | 119, 13091 | git, git-stash | <h1>git stash apply version</h1>
<p>I have 2 branches: master | design</p>
<p>Working in design I did a stash and switched to master, made some adjustments. Switched back to design and did a <code>stash apply</code> only to lose all my changes in the design branch.</p>
<p>I am hoping all my work is within a stash as ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,903 | git | # git stash apply version
I have 2 branches: master | design
Working in design I did a stash and switched to master, made some adjustments. Switched back to design and did a `stash apply` only to lose all my changes in the design branch.
I am hoping all my work is within a stash as I have not cleared or removed thes... | The keys into the stash are actually the `stash@{n}` items on the left. So try:
```
git stash apply stash@{0}
```
(note that in some shells you need to quote `"stash@{0}"`, like zsh, fish and powershell).
Since version 2.11, it's pretty easy, you can use the N stack number instead of using `stash@{n}`. So now instea... |
4950725 | How can I see which Git branches are tracking which remote / upstream branch? | 1,121 | 2011-02-09 21:30:46 | <p>I know I can do <code>git branch --all</code>, and that shows me both local and remote branches, but it's not that useful in showing me the relationships between them.</p>
<p>How do I list branches in a way that shows which local branch is tracking which remote?</p>
| 680,789 | 187,581 | 2025-07-21 11:50:03 | 4,952,368 | 1,554 | 2011-02-10 01:02:39 | 119,963 | 2025-01-27 12:45:52 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4950725 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4952368 | <p>Very much a porcelain command, not good if you want this for scripting:</p>
<pre><code>git branch -vv # doubly verbose!
</code></pre>
<p>Note that with git 1.8.3, that upstream branch is displayed in <strong>blue</strong> (see "<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/16162827/6309">What is this branch tracking (... | <p>Very much a porcelain command, not good if you want this for scripting:</p> <pre><code>git branch -vv # doubly verbose! </code></pre> <p>Note that with git 1.8.3, that upstream branch is displayed in <strong>blue</strong> (see "<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/16162827/6309">What is this branch tracking (... | 119 | git | <h1>How can I see which Git branches are tracking which remote / upstream branch?</h1>
<p>I know I can do <code>git branch --all</code>, and that shows me both local and remote branches, but it's not that useful in showing me the relationships between them.</p>
<p>How do I list branches in a way that shows which local... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,904 | git | # How can I see which Git branches are tracking which remote / upstream branch?
I know I can do `git branch --all`, and that shows me both local and remote branches, but it's not that useful in showing me the relationships between them.
How do I list branches in a way that shows which local branch is tracking which r... | Very much a porcelain command, not good if you want this for scripting:
```
git branch -vv # doubly verbose!
```
Note that with git 1.8.3, that upstream branch is displayed in **blue** (see "[What is this branch tracking (if anything) in git?](https://stackoverflow.com/a/16162827/6309)")
---
If you want clean out... |
19730565 | How to remove files from git staging area? | 1,335 | 2013-11-01 16:03:45 | <p>I made changes to some of my files in my local repo, and then I did <code>git add -A</code> which I think added too many files to the staging area. How can I delete all the files from the staging area?</p>
<p>After I do that, I'll just manually do <code>git add "filename"</code>.</p>
| 1,698,644 | 1,497,454 | 2025-12-06 22:26:40 | 19,730,687 | 1,537 | 2013-11-01 16:10:11 | 10,556 | 2014-05-09 15:10:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19730565 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19730687 | <p>You can unstage files from the index using</p>
<pre><code>git reset HEAD -- path/to/file
</code></pre>
<p>Just like <code>git add</code>, you can unstage files recursively by directory and so forth, so to unstage everything at once, run this from the root directory of your repository:</p>
<pre><code>git reset HEA... | <p>You can unstage files from the index using</p> <pre><code>git reset HEAD -- path/to/file </code></pre> <p>Just like <code>git add</code>, you can unstage files recursively by directory and so forth, so to unstage everything at once, run this from the root directory of your repository:</p> <pre><code>git reset HEA... | 119 | git | <h1>How to remove files from git staging area?</h1>
<p>I made changes to some of my files in my local repo, and then I did <code>git add -A</code> which I think added too many files to the staging area. How can I delete all the files from the staging area?</p>
<p>After I do that, I'll just manually do <code>git add "f... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,905 | git | # How to remove files from git staging area?
I made changes to some of my files in my local repo, and then I did `git add -A` which I think added too many files to the staging area. How can I delete all the files from the staging area?
After I do that, I'll just manually do `git add "filename"`. | You can unstage files from the index using
```
git reset HEAD -- path/to/file
```
Just like `git add`, you can unstage files recursively by directory and so forth, so to unstage everything at once, run this from the root directory of your repository:
```
git reset HEAD -- .
```
Also, for future reference, the outpu... |
9529078 | How do I use 'git reset --hard HEAD' to revert to a previous commit? | 1,321 | 2012-03-02 06:36:06 | <p>I know that Git tracks changes I make to my application, and holds on to them until I commit the changes.</p>
<p>To revert to a previous commit, I used:</p>
<pre><code>$ git reset --hard HEAD
HEAD is now at 820f417 micro
</code></pre>
<p>How do I then revert the files on my hard drive back to that previous commit?<... | 5,302,555 | 1,241,571 | 2022-08-02 22:07:14 | 9,530,204 | 1,519 | 2012-03-02 08:32:00 | 223,092 | 2018-09-10 19:06:43 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9529078 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9530204 | <p>First, it's always worth noting that <code>git reset --hard</code> is a potentially dangerous command, since it throws away all your uncommitted changes. For safety, you should always check that the output of <code>git status</code> is clean (that is, empty) before using it.</p>
<p>Initially you say the following:<... | <p>First, it's always worth noting that <code>git reset --hard</code> is a potentially dangerous command, since it throws away all your uncommitted changes. For safety, you should always check that the output of <code>git status</code> is clean (that is, empty) before using it.</p> <p>Initially you say the following:<... | 119, 17492, 34403, 51381 | git, git-reset, git-revert, head | <h1>How do I use 'git reset --hard HEAD' to revert to a previous commit?</h1>
<p>I know that Git tracks changes I make to my application, and holds on to them until I commit the changes.</p>
<p>To revert to a previous commit, I used:</p>
<pre><code>$ git reset --hard HEAD
HEAD is now at 820f417 micro
</code></pre>
<p>... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,907 | git | # How do I use 'git reset --hard HEAD' to revert to a previous commit?
I know that Git tracks changes I make to my application, and holds on to them until I commit the changes.
To revert to a previous commit, I used:
```
$ git reset --hard HEAD
HEAD is now at 820f417 micro
```
How do I then revert the files on my ... | First, it's always worth noting that `git reset --hard` is a potentially dangerous command, since it throws away all your uncommitted changes. For safety, you should always check that the output of `git status` is clean (that is, empty) before using it.
Initially you say the following:
> So I know that Git tracks cha... |
2569459 | Git: Create a branch from unstaged/uncommitted changes on master | 1,256 | 2010-04-02 22:09:59 | <p>Context: I'm working on master adding a simple feature. After a few minutes I realize it was not so simple and it should have been better to work into a new branch.</p>
<p>This always happens to me and I have no idea how to switch to another branch and take all these uncommited changes with me leaving the master br... | 481,259 | 62,368 | 2021-05-12 10:12:49 | 2,569,513 | 1,516 | 2010-04-02 22:25:50 | 108,802 | 2021-05-12 10:12:49 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2569459 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2569513 | <p>No need to stash.</p>
<h1>Update 2020 / Git 2.23</h1>
<hr />
<p>Git 2.23 adds the new <code>switch</code> subcommand, in an attempt to clear some of the confusion caused by the overloaded usage of <code>checkout</code> (switching branches, restoring files, detaching HEAD, etc.)</p>
<p>Starting with this version of G... | <p>No need to stash.</p> <h1>Update 2020 / Git 2.23</h1> <hr /> <p>Git 2.23 adds the new <code>switch</code> subcommand, in an attempt to clear some of the confusion caused by the overloaded usage of <code>checkout</code> (switching branches, restoring files, detaching HEAD, etc.)</p> <p>Starting with this version of G... | 119, 13091 | git, git-stash | <h1>Git: Create a branch from unstaged/uncommitted changes on master</h1>
<p>Context: I'm working on master adding a simple feature. After a few minutes I realize it was not so simple and it should have been better to work into a new branch.</p>
<p>This always happens to me and I have no idea how to switch to another ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,908 | git | # Git: Create a branch from unstaged/uncommitted changes on master
Context: I'm working on master adding a simple feature. After a few minutes I realize it was not so simple and it should have been better to work into a new branch.
This always happens to me and I have no idea how to switch to another branch and take ... | No need to stash.
# Update 2020 / Git 2.23
---
Git 2.23 adds the new `switch` subcommand, in an attempt to clear some of the confusion caused by the overloaded usage of `checkout` (switching branches, restoring files, detaching HEAD, etc.)
Starting with this version of Git, replace the `git checkout` command below ... |
10510462 | Force "git push" to overwrite remote files | 1,169 | 2012-05-09 05:45:38 | <p>I want to push my local files, and have them on a remote repo, without having to deal with merge conflicts. I just want my local version to have priority over the remote one.</p>
<p>How can I do this with Git?</p>
| 1,325,903 | 47,633 | 2023-10-24 07:44:26 | 10,510,482 | 1,505 | 2012-05-09 05:48:23 | 591,166 | 2015-08-22 04:43:05 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10510462 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10510482 | <p>You should be able to force your local revision to the remote repo by using </p>
<pre><code>git push -f <remote> <branch>
</code></pre>
<p>(e.g. <code>git push -f origin master</code>). Leaving off <code><remote></code> and <code><branch></code> will force push all local branches that have ... | <p>You should be able to force your local revision to the remote repo by using </p> <pre><code>git push -f <remote> <branch> </code></pre> <p>(e.g. <code>git push -f origin master</code>). Leaving off <code><remote></code> and <code><branch></code> will force push all local branches that have ... | 119, 28898 | git, git-push | <h1>Force "git push" to overwrite remote files</h1>
<p>I want to push my local files, and have them on a remote repo, without having to deal with merge conflicts. I just want my local version to have priority over the remote one.</p>
<p>How can I do this with Git?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,911 | git | # Force "git push" to overwrite remote files
I want to push my local files, and have them on a remote repo, without having to deal with merge conflicts. I just want my local version to have priority over the remote one.
How can I do this with Git? | You should be able to force your local revision to the remote repo by using
```
git push -f <remote> <branch>
```
(e.g. `git push -f origin master`). Leaving off `<remote>` and `<branch>` will force push all local branches that have set `--set-upstream`.
Just be warned, if other people are sharing this repository th... |
8570636 | Change Folder Name During Clone | 803 | 2011-12-20 04:00:12 | <p>When I clone something, it creates a folder with the same name as the app on my computer.</p>
<p>For example, doing this clone creates a long "sign-in-with-twitter" folder:</p>
<pre><code>git clone https://github.com/sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git
</code></pre>
<p>Is there a way to specify a custom name?<... | 486,013 | 577,455 | 2024-05-20 14:06:57 | 8,570,660 | 1,492 | 2011-12-20 04:04:05 | 310,833 | 2024-01-30 18:53:18 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8570636 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8570660 | <p>You can do this:</p>
<pre><code>git clone https://github.com/sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git signin
# or
git clone git@github.com:sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git signin
</code></pre>
<p><a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clone" rel="noreferrer">refer to the manual here</a></p>
| <p>You can do this:</p> <pre><code>git clone https://github.com/sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git signin # or git clone git@github.com:sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git signin </code></pre> <p><a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clone" rel="noreferrer">refer to the manual here</a></p> | 119, 34099 | git, git-clone | <h1>Change Folder Name During Clone</h1>
<p>When I clone something, it creates a folder with the same name as the app on my computer.</p>
<p>For example, doing this clone creates a long "sign-in-with-twitter" folder:</p>
<pre><code>git clone https://github.com/sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git
</code></pre>
<p>... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,912 | git | # Change Folder Name During Clone
When I clone something, it creates a folder with the same name as the app on my computer.
For example, doing this clone creates a long "sign-in-with-twitter" folder:
```
git clone https://github.com/sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git
```
Is there a way to specify a custom name? | You can do this:
```
git clone https://github.com/sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git signin
# or
git clone git@github.com:sferik/sign-in-with-twitter.git signin
```
[refer to the manual here](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clone) |
19663093 | Apply .gitignore on an existing repository already tracking large number of files | 567 | 2013-10-29 15:50:12 | <p>I have an existing Visual Studio project in my repository. I recently added a .gitignore file under my project and I assume that tells Git to ignore the files listed in the file. </p>
<p>My problem is that all those files are already being tracked and as far as I know Git will not ignore a file that was already tra... | 495,987 | 597,076 | 2024-08-05 14:47:56 | 19,757,964 | 1,488 | 2013-11-03 20:51:31 | 597,076 | 2021-10-23 15:09:08 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19663093 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19757964 | <p>This <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1139762/gitignore-file-not-ignoring">answer</a> solved my problem:</p>
<p>First of all, <strong>commit all pending changes.</strong></p>
<p>Then run this command:</p>
<pre><code>git rm -r --cached .
</code></pre>
<p>This removes everything from the index, then just r... | <p>This <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1139762/gitignore-file-not-ignoring">answer</a> solved my problem:</p> <p>First of all, <strong>commit all pending changes.</strong></p> <p>Then run this command:</p> <pre><code>git rm -r --cached . </code></pre> <p>This removes everything from the index, then just r... | 119, 25056 | git, gitignore | <h1>Apply .gitignore on an existing repository already tracking large number of files</h1>
<p>I have an existing Visual Studio project in my repository. I recently added a .gitignore file under my project and I assume that tells Git to ignore the files listed in the file. </p>
<p>My problem is that all those files are... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,913 | git | # Apply .gitignore on an existing repository already tracking large number of files
I have an existing Visual Studio project in my repository. I recently added a .gitignore file under my project and I assume that tells Git to ignore the files listed in the file.
My problem is that all those files are already being tr... | This [answer](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1139762/gitignore-file-not-ignoring) solved my problem:
First of all, **commit all pending changes.**
Then run this command:
```
git rm -r --cached .
```
This removes everything from the index, then just run:
```
git add .
```
Commit it:
```
git commit -m ".gitig... |
4269922 | Permission denied (publickey) when deploying heroku code. fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly | 855 | 2010-11-24 17:51:13 | <p>I'm attempting to deploy my code to heroku with the following command line:</p>
<pre><code>git push heroku master
</code></pre>
<p>but get the following error:</p>
<pre><code>Permission denied (publickey).
fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly
</code></pre>
<p>I have already uploaded my public SSH key, but ... | 225,902 | 461,294 | 2025-01-22 18:44:37 | 6,059,231 | 1,482 | 2011-05-19 13:15:00 | 506,570 | 2016-11-27 00:02:51 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4269922 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/6059231 | <p>You have to upload your public key to Heroku:</p>
<pre><code>heroku keys:add ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
</code></pre>
<p>If you don't have a public key, Heroku will prompt you to add one automatically which works seamlessly. Just use: </p>
<pre><code>heroku keys:add
</code></pre>
<p>To clear all your previous keys do :</... | <p>You have to upload your public key to Heroku:</p> <pre><code>heroku keys:add ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub </code></pre> <p>If you don't have a public key, Heroku will prompt you to add one automatically which works seamlessly. Just use: </p> <pre><code>heroku keys:add </code></pre> <p>To clear all your previous keys do :</... | 119, 190, 8279, 57931 | deployment, git, heroku, public-key | <h1>Permission denied (publickey) when deploying heroku code. fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly</h1>
<p>I'm attempting to deploy my code to heroku with the following command line:</p>
<pre><code>git push heroku master
</code></pre>
<p>but get the following error:</p>
<pre><code>Permission denied (publickey)... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,914 | git | # Permission denied (publickey) when deploying heroku code. fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly
I'm attempting to deploy my code to heroku with the following command line:
```
git push heroku master
```
but get the following error:
```
Permission denied (publickey).
fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly... | You have to upload your public key to Heroku:
```
heroku keys:add ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
```
If you don't have a public key, Heroku will prompt you to add one automatically which works seamlessly. Just use:
```
heroku keys:add
```
To clear all your previous keys do :
```
heroku keys:clear
```
To display all your exist... |
881092 | How to merge a specific commit in Git | 1,381 | 2009-05-19 05:27:34 | <p>I have forked a branch from a repository in GitHub and committed something specific to me. Now I found the original repository had a good feature which was at <code>HEAD</code>.</p>
<p>I want to merge it only without previous commits. What should I do? I know how to merge all commits:</p>
<pre><code>git branch -b ... | 1,290,822 | 109,169 | 2023-03-05 11:54:54 | 881,112 | 1,475 | 2009-05-19 05:35:40 | 6,309 | 2023-01-31 14:04:08 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/881092 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/881112 | <p><a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-cherry-pick" rel="noreferrer"><code>git cherry-pick</code></a> should be your answer here.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Apply the change introduced by an existing commit.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Do not forget to read <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/users/36723/bdonlan">bdonlan</a>'s answ... | <p><a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-cherry-pick" rel="noreferrer"><code>git cherry-pick</code></a> should be your answer here.</p> <blockquote> <p>Apply the change introduced by an existing commit.</p> </blockquote> <p>Do not forget to read <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/users/36723/bdonlan">bdonlan</a>'s answ... | 119, 717 | git, merge | <h1>How to merge a specific commit in Git</h1>
<p>I have forked a branch from a repository in GitHub and committed something specific to me. Now I found the original repository had a good feature which was at <code>HEAD</code>.</p>
<p>I want to merge it only without previous commits. What should I do? I know how to me... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,915 | git | # How to merge a specific commit in Git
I have forked a branch from a repository in GitHub and committed something specific to me. Now I found the original repository had a good feature which was at `HEAD`.
I want to merge it only without previous commits. What should I do? I know how to merge all commits:
```
git b... | [`git cherry-pick`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-cherry-pick) should be your answer here.
> Apply the change introduced by an existing commit.
Do not forget to read [bdonlan](https://stackoverflow.com/users/36723/bdonlan)'s answer about the consequence of cherry-picking in this post:
["Pull all commits from a branc... |
2221658 | What is the difference between HEAD^ and HEAD~ in Git? | 1,293 | 2010-02-08 12:56:42 | <p><code>HEAD^</code> (caret) and <code>HEAD~</code> (tilde) are both used to obtain a parent commit of <code>HEAD</code>. They can also end in numbers, e.g. <code>HEAD^2</code> and <code>HEAD~3</code>. They seem similar. What are the differences?</p>
| 392,156 | 227,171 | 2025-03-26 20:53:56 | 2,222,920 | 1,452 | 2010-02-08 16:06:54 | 123,109 | 2024-09-19 20:43:40 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2221658 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2222920 | <h2>Rules of thumb</h2>
<ul>
<li><code><rev>~<n></code> goes backward <em>n</em> parents from <em>rev</em>, selecting the first parent each time.</li>
<li>Use <code><rev>^<n></code> to select the <em>n</em>-th immediate parent of merge commit <em>rev</em>.</li>
<li>Use <code>~</code> most of the... | <h2>Rules of thumb</h2> <ul> <li><code><rev>~<n></code> goes backward <em>n</em> parents from <em>rev</em>, selecting the first parent each time.</li> <li>Use <code><rev>^<n></code> to select the <em>n</em>-th immediate parent of merge commit <em>rev</em>.</li> <li>Use <code>~</code> most of the... | 119 | git | <h1>What is the difference between HEAD^ and HEAD~ in Git?</h1>
<p><code>HEAD^</code> (caret) and <code>HEAD~</code> (tilde) are both used to obtain a parent commit of <code>HEAD</code>. They can also end in numbers, e.g. <code>HEAD^2</code> and <code>HEAD~3</code>. They seem similar. What are the differences?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,916 | git | # What is the difference between HEAD^ and HEAD~ in Git?
`HEAD^` (caret) and `HEAD~` (tilde) are both used to obtain a parent commit of `HEAD`. They can also end in numbers, e.g. `HEAD^2` and `HEAD~3`. They seem similar. What are the differences? | ## Rules of thumb
- `<rev>~<n>` goes backward *n* parents from *rev*, selecting the first parent each time.
- Use `<rev>^<n>` to select the *n*-th immediate parent of merge commit *rev*.
- Use `~` most of the time — to go back a number of generations and always choosing the first parent of merge commits, commonly what... |
9069061 | What effect does the `--no-ff` flag have for `git merge`? | 1,371 | 2012-01-30 18:45:41 | <p>Using <code>gitk log</code>, I could not spot a difference between the effect of <code>git merge</code> and <code>git merge --no-ff</code>. How can I observe the difference (with a git command or some tool)?</p>
| 883,157 | 1,162,226 | 2023-08-14 08:56:48 | 9,069,127 | 1,444 | 2012-01-30 18:51:29 | 582 | 2012-01-30 18:51:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9069061 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9069127 | <p>The <code>--no-ff</code> flag prevents <code>git merge</code> from executing a "fast-forward" if it detects that your current <code>HEAD</code> is an ancestor of the commit you're trying to merge. A fast-forward is when, instead of constructing a merge commit, git just moves your branch pointer to point at the incom... | <p>The <code>--no-ff</code> flag prevents <code>git merge</code> from executing a "fast-forward" if it detects that your current <code>HEAD</code> is an ancestor of the commit you're trying to merge. A fast-forward is when, instead of constructing a merge commit, git just moves your branch pointer to point at the incom... | 119, 717, 52842 | fast-forward, git, merge | <h1>What effect does the `--no-ff` flag have for `git merge`?</h1>
<p>Using <code>gitk log</code>, I could not spot a difference between the effect of <code>git merge</code> and <code>git merge --no-ff</code>. How can I observe the difference (with a git command or some tool)?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,917 | git | # What effect does the `--no-ff` flag have for `git merge`?
Using `gitk log`, I could not spot a difference between the effect of `git merge` and `git merge --no-ff`. How can I observe the difference (with a git command or some tool)? | The `--no-ff` flag prevents `git merge` from executing a "fast-forward" if it detects that your current `HEAD` is an ancestor of the commit you're trying to merge. A fast-forward is when, instead of constructing a merge commit, git just moves your branch pointer to point at the incoming commit. This commonly occurs whe... |
14168677 | Merge development branch with master | 962 | 2013-01-05 04:45:48 | <p>I have two branches namely <code>master</code> and <code>development</code> in a GitHub Repository. I am doing all my development in development branch as shown.</p>
<pre><code>git branch development
git add *
git commit -m "My initial commit message"
git push -u origin development
</code></pre>
<p>Now I want to ... | 1,148,843 | 784,597 | 2022-05-19 12:10:34 | 14,168,817 | 1,443 | 2013-01-05 05:08:43 | 566,627 | 2017-03-08 21:40:21 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/14168677 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/14168817 | <p>I generally like to merge <code>master</code> into the <code>development</code> first so that if there are any conflicts, I can resolve in the <code>development</code> branch itself and my <code>master</code> remains clean.</p>
<pre><code>(on branch development)$ git merge master
(resolve any merge conflicts if the... | <p>I generally like to merge <code>master</code> into the <code>development</code> first so that if there are any conflicts, I can resolve in the <code>development</code> branch itself and my <code>master</code> remains clean.</p> <pre><code>(on branch development)$ git merge master (resolve any merge conflicts if the... | 119, 28897 | git, git-merge | <h1>Merge development branch with master</h1>
<p>I have two branches namely <code>master</code> and <code>development</code> in a GitHub Repository. I am doing all my development in development branch as shown.</p>
<pre><code>git branch development
git add *
git commit -m "My initial commit message"
git push -u origi... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,918 | git | # Merge development branch with master
I have two branches namely `master` and `development` in a GitHub Repository. I am doing all my development in development branch as shown.
```
git branch development
git add *
git commit -m "My initial commit message"
git push -u origin development
```
Now I want to merge all ... | I generally like to merge `master` into the `development` first so that if there are any conflicts, I can resolve in the `development` branch itself and my `master` remains clean.
```
(on branch development)$ git merge master
(resolve any merge conflicts if there are any)
git checkout master
git merge development (the... |
16736856 | What should be in my .gitignore for an Android Studio project? | 1,407 | 2013-05-24 14:04:16 | <p>What files should be in my <code>.gitignore</code> for an Android Studio project?</p>
<p>I've seen several examples that all include <code>.iml</code> but IntelliJ docs say that <code>.iml</code> must be included in your source control.</p>
| 569,143 | 109,306 | 2024-06-20 15:24:15 | 17,803,964 | 1,438 | 2013-07-23 07:29:34 | 444,324 | 2021-01-11 08:57:39 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/16736856 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/17803964 | <p><strong>Updated to Android Studio 3.0</strong>
Please share missing items in comments.</p>
<p>A late answer but <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16640566/which-files-shouldnt-be-checked-in-into-version-control-in-android-studio">this</a> alternative answer was not right for us ...</p>
<p>So, here's our g... | <p><strong>Updated to Android Studio 3.0</strong> Please share missing items in comments.</p> <p>A late answer but <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16640566/which-files-shouldnt-be-checked-in-into-version-control-in-android-studio">this</a> alternative answer was not right for us ...</p> <p>So, here's our g... | 119, 25056, 91905 | android-studio, git, gitignore | <h1>What should be in my .gitignore for an Android Studio project?</h1>
<p>What files should be in my <code>.gitignore</code> for an Android Studio project?</p>
<p>I've seen several examples that all include <code>.iml</code> but IntelliJ docs say that <code>.iml</code> must be included in your source control.</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,919 | git | # What should be in my .gitignore for an Android Studio project?
What files should be in my `.gitignore` for an Android Studio project?
I've seen several examples that all include `.iml` but IntelliJ docs say that `.iml` must be included in your source control. | **Updated to Android Studio 3.0**
Please share missing items in comments.
A late answer but [this](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16640566/which-files-shouldnt-be-checked-in-into-version-control-in-android-studio) alternative answer was not right for us ...
So, here's our gitignore file:
```
#built application ... |
20195304 | How do I update the password for Git? | 1,023 | 2013-11-25 14:15:14 | <p>I'm using BitBucket with Xcode and Git for version control, and recently I changed all of my passwords (<em>thanks Adobe!</em>).</p>
<p>Unsurprisingly, I'm no longer able to push my local commits to my repository on BitBucket (<code>Authentication failed for 'https://______.git'</code>), but I'm forgetting how to u... | 1,619,973 | 1,368,904 | 2026-01-19 13:47:38 | 20,195,558 | 1,436 | 2013-11-25 14:27:41 | 1,368,904 | 2018-11-29 15:26:10 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/20195304 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/20195558 | <p>To fix this on macOS, you can use </p>
<pre><code>git config --global credential.helper osxkeychain
</code></pre>
<p>A username and password prompt will appear with your next Git action (pull, clone, push, etc.).</p>
<p>For Windows, it's the same command with a different argument:</p>
<pre><code>git config --glo... | <p>To fix this on macOS, you can use </p> <pre><code>git config --global credential.helper osxkeychain </code></pre> <p>A username and password prompt will appear with your next Git action (pull, clone, push, etc.).</p> <p>For Windows, it's the same command with a different argument:</p> <pre><code>git config --glo... | 119, 369, 9847 | change-password, git, macos | <h1>How do I update the password for Git?</h1>
<p>I'm using BitBucket with Xcode and Git for version control, and recently I changed all of my passwords (<em>thanks Adobe!</em>).</p>
<p>Unsurprisingly, I'm no longer able to push my local commits to my repository on BitBucket (<code>Authentication failed for 'https://_... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,920 | git | # How do I update the password for Git?
I'm using BitBucket with Xcode and Git for version control, and recently I changed all of my passwords (*thanks Adobe!*).
Unsurprisingly, I'm no longer able to push my local commits to my repository on BitBucket (`Authentication failed for 'https://______.git'`), but I'm forget... | To fix this on macOS, you can use
```
git config --global credential.helper osxkeychain
```
A username and password prompt will appear with your next Git action (pull, clone, push, etc.).
For Windows, it's the same command with a different argument:
```
git config --global credential.helper wincred
``` |
9301782 | Need to reset git branch to origin version | 816 | 2012-02-15 21:33:52 | <p>I was accidentally working on a branch I shouldn't have been for a while, so I branched off of it giving it the appropriate name. Now I want to overwrite the branch I shouldn't have been on to the version from origin (github). Is there an easy way to do this? I tried deleting the branch and then resetting up the ... | 1,236,062 | 259,628 | 2025-09-02 19:08:27 | 9,302,259 | 1,430 | 2012-02-15 22:09:35 | 6,309 | 2019-08-30 12:10:06 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9301782 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9302259 | <p>If you haven't pushed to origin yet, you can reset your branch to the <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2739376/definition-of-downstream-and-upstream/2749166#2749166">upstream</a> branch with:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout mybranch
git reset --hard origin/mybranch
</code></pre>
<p>(Make sure that you refe... | <p>If you haven't pushed to origin yet, you can reset your branch to the <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2739376/definition-of-downstream-and-upstream/2749166#2749166">upstream</a> branch with:</p> <pre><code>git checkout mybranch git reset --hard origin/mybranch </code></pre> <p>(Make sure that you refe... | 119 | git | <h1>Need to reset git branch to origin version</h1>
<p>I was accidentally working on a branch I shouldn't have been for a while, so I branched off of it giving it the appropriate name. Now I want to overwrite the branch I shouldn't have been on to the version from origin (github). Is there an easy way to do this? I ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,921 | git | # Need to reset git branch to origin version
I was accidentally working on a branch I shouldn't have been for a while, so I branched off of it giving it the appropriate name. Now I want to overwrite the branch I shouldn't have been on to the version from origin (github). Is there an easy way to do this? I tried deleti... | If you haven't pushed to origin yet, you can reset your branch to the [upstream](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2739376/definition-of-downstream-and-upstream/2749166#2749166) branch with:
```
git checkout mybranch
git reset --hard origin/mybranch
```
(Make sure that you reference your latest commit in a separate... |
48341920 | Git branch command behaves like 'less' | 826 | 2018-01-19 13:11:38 | <p>When I use the <code>git branch</code> command to list all branches, I see the output of <code>git branch | less</code>.</p>
<p>The command <code>git branch</code> is supposed to show a list of branches, like <code>ls</code> does for files.</p>
<p>This is the output I get:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/rh4td... | 105,591 | 2,331,735 | 2025-08-08 23:05:42 | 48,370,253 | 1,422 | 2018-01-21 18:30:49 | 2,514,383 | 2025-08-08 23:05:42 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/48341920 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/48370253 | <p>As mentioned in <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/48341920/git-branch-command-behaves-like-less#comment83670608_48342309">comments to Mark Adelsberger's answer</a>, this was a default behavior change <a href="https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.16.0.adoc?plain=1#L85-L88" rel="n... | <p>As mentioned in <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/48341920/git-branch-command-behaves-like-less#comment83670608_48342309">comments to Mark Adelsberger's answer</a>, this was a default behavior change <a href="https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.16.0.adoc?plain=1#L85-L88" rel="n... | 119, 391, 33345, 76220 | git, git-branch, pager, terminal | <h1>Git branch command behaves like 'less'</h1>
<p>When I use the <code>git branch</code> command to list all branches, I see the output of <code>git branch | less</code>.</p>
<p>The command <code>git branch</code> is supposed to show a list of branches, like <code>ls</code> does for files.</p>
<p>This is the output I ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,922 | git | # Git branch command behaves like 'less'
When I use the `git branch` command to list all branches, I see the output of `git branch | less`.
The command `git branch` is supposed to show a list of branches, like `ls` does for files.
This is the output I get:
[, this was a default behavior change [introduced in Git 2.16](https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.16.0.adoc?plain=1#L85-L88).
Yo... |
2944469 | How to commit my current changes to a different branch in Git | 889 | 2010-05-31 15:26:26 | <p>Sometimes it happens that I make some changes in my working directory, and I realize that these changes should be committed in a branch different to the current one. This usually happens when I want to try out new things or do some testing and I forget to create a new branch beforehand, but I don't want to commit di... | 598,745 | 1,679 | 2021-06-17 20:16:02 | 2,945,904 | 1,409 | 2010-05-31 20:48:11 | 119,963 | 2019-12-04 13:08:41 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2944469 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2945904 | <p>The other answers suggesting checking out the other branch, then committing to it, only work if the checkout is possible given the local modifications. If not, you're in the most common use case for <code>git stash</code>:</p>
<pre><code>git stash
git checkout other-branch
git stash pop
</code></pre>
<p>The first ... | <p>The other answers suggesting checking out the other branch, then committing to it, only work if the checkout is possible given the local modifications. If not, you're in the most common use case for <code>git stash</code>:</p> <pre><code>git stash git checkout other-branch git stash pop </code></pre> <p>The first ... | 119, 1879, 5597 | branch, commit, git | <h1>How to commit my current changes to a different branch in Git</h1>
<p>Sometimes it happens that I make some changes in my working directory, and I realize that these changes should be committed in a branch different to the current one. This usually happens when I want to try out new things or do some testing and I ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,923 | git | # How to commit my current changes to a different branch in Git
Sometimes it happens that I make some changes in my working directory, and I realize that these changes should be committed in a branch different to the current one. This usually happens when I want to try out new things or do some testing and I forget to... | The other answers suggesting checking out the other branch, then committing to it, only work if the checkout is possible given the local modifications. If not, you're in the most common use case for `git stash`:
```
git stash
git checkout other-branch
git stash pop
```
The first `stash` hides away your changes (basic... |
1960799 | How to use Git and Dropbox together? | 1,133 | 2009-12-25 08:41:51 | <p>Is it possible to use <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_%28software%29" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Git</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_%28service%29" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Dropbox</a> together?</p>
| 322,012 | 235,246 | 2020-10-08 18:40:46 | 1,961,515 | 1,404 | 2009-12-25 17:10:40 | 50,924 | 2020-09-26 02:32:56 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1960799 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1961515 | <p>I think that Git on Dropbox is great. I use it all the time. I have multiple computers (two at home and one at work) on which I use Dropbox as a central bare repository. Since I don’t want to host it on a public service, and I don’t have access to a server that I can always SSH to, Dropbox takes care of this by sync... | <p>I think that Git on Dropbox is great. I use it all the time. I have multiple computers (two at home and one at work) on which I use Dropbox as a central bare repository. Since I don’t want to host it on a public service, and I don’t have access to a server that I can always SSH to, Dropbox takes care of this by sync... | 119, 17650 | dropbox, git | <h1>How to use Git and Dropbox together?</h1>
<p>Is it possible to use <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_%28software%29" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Git</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_%28service%29" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Dropbox</a> together?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,924 | git | # How to use Git and Dropbox together?
Is it possible to use [Git](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_%28software%29) and [Dropbox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_%28service%29) together? | I think that Git on Dropbox is great. I use it all the time. I have multiple computers (two at home and one at work) on which I use Dropbox as a central bare repository. Since I don’t want to host it on a public service, and I don’t have access to a server that I can always SSH to, Dropbox takes care of this by syncing... |
7167645 | How do I create a new Git branch from an old commit? | 787 | 2011-08-23 21:15:40 | <blockquote>
<p><strong>Possible Duplicate / a more recent/less clear question</strong> <br/>
<a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2816715/branch-from-a-previous-commit-using-git">Branch from a previous commit using Git</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>I have a Git branch called <code>jzbranch</code> and have an ... | 505,993 | 165,448 | 2020-12-03 17:01:35 | 7,167,659 | 1,392 | 2011-08-23 21:16:44 | 36,723 | 2020-12-03 17:01:35 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7167645 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7167659 | <pre><code>git checkout -b NEW_BRANCH_NAME COMMIT_ID
</code></pre>
<p>This will create a new branch called 'NEW_BRANCH_NAME' and check it out.</p>
<p>("check out" means "to switch to the branch")</p>
<pre><code>git branch NEW_BRANCH_NAME COMMIT_ID
</code></pre>
<p>This just creates the new branch wi... | <pre><code>git checkout -b NEW_BRANCH_NAME COMMIT_ID </code></pre> <p>This will create a new branch called 'NEW_BRANCH_NAME' and check it out.</p> <p>("check out" means "to switch to the branch")</p> <pre><code>git branch NEW_BRANCH_NAME COMMIT_ID </code></pre> <p>This just creates the new branch wi... | 119, 1879, 5597 | branch, commit, git | <h1>How do I create a new Git branch from an old commit?</h1>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Possible Duplicate / a more recent/less clear question</strong> <br/>
<a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2816715/branch-from-a-previous-commit-using-git">Branch from a previous commit using Git</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,925 | git | # How do I create a new Git branch from an old commit?
> **Possible Duplicate / a more recent/less clear question**
> [Branch from a previous commit using Git](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2816715/branch-from-a-previous-commit-using-git)
I have a Git branch called `jzbranch` and have an old commit id: `a9c14... | ```
git checkout -b NEW_BRANCH_NAME COMMIT_ID
```
This will create a new branch called 'NEW_BRANCH_NAME' and check it out.
("check out" means "to switch to the branch")
```
git branch NEW_BRANCH_NAME COMMIT_ID
```
This just creates the new branch without checking it out.
---
[in the comments many people seem to p... |
2643502 | How to solve Permission denied (publickey) error when using Git? | 1,194 | 2010-04-15 07:46:34 | <p>I'm on Mac Snow Leopard and I just installed <code>git</code>.</p>
<p>I just tried </p>
<pre><code>git clone git@thechaw.com:cakebook.git
</code></pre>
<p>but that gives me this error:</p>
<pre><code>Initialized empty Git repository in `/Users/username/Documents/cakebook/.git/`
Permission denied (publickey).
fat... | 2,467,152 | 166,940 | 2025-12-26 08:14:59 | 2,643,584 | 1,391 | 2010-04-15 07:59:05 | 151,097 | 2021-07-19 11:01:39 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2643502 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2643584 | <p><strong>If the user has not generated a ssh public/private key pair set before</strong></p>
<p>This info is working on theChaw but can be applied to all other git repositories which support SSH pubkey authentications. (See [gitolite][1], gitlab or github for example.)</p>
<blockquote>
<p>First start by setting up yo... | <p><strong>If the user has not generated a ssh public/private key pair set before</strong></p> <p>This info is working on theChaw but can be applied to all other git repositories which support SSH pubkey authentications. (See [gitolite][1], gitlab or github for example.)</p> <blockquote> <p>First start by setting up yo... | 119, 386, 25308, 57931 | git, public-key, ssh, ssh-keys | <h1>How to solve Permission denied (publickey) error when using Git?</h1>
<p>I'm on Mac Snow Leopard and I just installed <code>git</code>.</p>
<p>I just tried </p>
<pre><code>git clone git@thechaw.com:cakebook.git
</code></pre>
<p>but that gives me this error:</p>
<pre><code>Initialized empty Git repository in `/U... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,926 | git | # How to solve Permission denied (publickey) error when using Git?
I'm on Mac Snow Leopard and I just installed `git`.
I just tried
```
git clone git@thechaw.com:cakebook.git
```
but that gives me this error:
```
Initialized empty Git repository in `/Users/username/Documents/cakebook/.git/`
Permission denied (publ... | **If the user has not generated a ssh public/private key pair set before**
This info is working on theChaw but can be applied to all other git repositories which support SSH pubkey authentications. (See [gitolite][1], gitlab or github for example.)
> First start by setting up your own public/private key pair set. Thi... |
2007662 | Rollback to an old Git commit in a public repo | 956 | 2010-01-05 17:01:14 | <p>How can I go about rolling back to a specific commit in <strong>git</strong>?</p>
<p>The best answer someone could give me was to use <code>git revert</code> X times until I reach the desired commit. </p>
<p>So let's say I want to revert back to a commit that's 20 commits old, I'd have to run it 20 times. </p>
... | 1,269,120 | 237,016 | 2024-08-30 02:06:20 | 2,007,704 | 1,390 | 2010-01-05 17:07:42 | 229,761 | 2018-08-19 08:32:39 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2007662 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2007704 | <p>Try this:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout [revision] .
</code></pre>
<p>where <code>[revision]</code> is the commit hash (for example: <code>12345678901234567890123456789012345678ab</code>). </p>
<p>Don't forget the <code>.</code> at the end, very important. This will apply changes to the whole tree. You should execu... | <p>Try this:</p> <pre><code>git checkout [revision] . </code></pre> <p>where <code>[revision]</code> is the commit hash (for example: <code>12345678901234567890123456789012345678ab</code>). </p> <p>Don't forget the <code>.</code> at the end, very important. This will apply changes to the whole tree. You should execu... | 119, 34403, 37230 | git, git-checkout, git-revert | <h1>Rollback to an old Git commit in a public repo</h1>
<p>How can I go about rolling back to a specific commit in <strong>git</strong>?</p>
<p>The best answer someone could give me was to use <code>git revert</code> X times until I reach the desired commit. </p>
<p>So let's say I want to revert back to a commit tha... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,927 | git | # Rollback to an old Git commit in a public repo
How can I go about rolling back to a specific commit in **git**?
The best answer someone could give me was to use `git revert` X times until I reach the desired commit.
So let's say I want to revert back to a commit that's 20 commits old, I'd have to run it 20 times.
... | Try this:
```
git checkout [revision] .
```
where `[revision]` is the commit hash (for example: `12345678901234567890123456789012345678ab`).
Don't forget the `.` at the end, very important. This will apply changes to the whole tree. You should execute this command in the git project root. If you are in any sub direc... |
3216360 | Merge, update, and pull Git branches without using checkouts | 911 | 2010-07-09 20:32:52 | <p>I work on a project that has 2 branches, A and B. I typically work on branch A, and merge stuff from branch B. For the merging, I would typically do:</p>
<pre><code>git merge origin/branchB
</code></pre>
<p>However, I would also like to keep a local copy of branch B, as I may occasionally check out the branch with... | 252,569 | 9,900 | 2023-05-17 13:24:13 | 17,722,977 | 1,389 | 2013-07-18 12:06:05 | null | 2017-07-17 01:13:59 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3216360 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/17722977 | <h2>The Short Answer</h2>
<p>As long as you're doing a <strong>fast-forward</strong> merge, then you can simply use</p>
<pre><code>git fetch <remote> <sourceBranch>:<destinationBranch>
</code></pre>
<p>Examples:</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code># Merge local branch foo into local ... | <h2>The Short Answer</h2> <p>As long as you're doing a <strong>fast-forward</strong> merge, then you can simply use</p> <pre><code>git fetch <remote> <sourceBranch>:<destinationBranch> </code></pre> <p>Examples:</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code># Merge local branch foo into local ... | 119, 28896, 28897, 37230 | git, git-checkout, git-merge, git-pull | <h1>Merge, update, and pull Git branches without using checkouts</h1>
<p>I work on a project that has 2 branches, A and B. I typically work on branch A, and merge stuff from branch B. For the merging, I would typically do:</p>
<pre><code>git merge origin/branchB
</code></pre>
<p>However, I would also like to keep a l... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,928 | git | # Merge, update, and pull Git branches without using checkouts
I work on a project that has 2 branches, A and B. I typically work on branch A, and merge stuff from branch B. For the merging, I would typically do:
```
git merge origin/branchB
```
However, I would also like to keep a local copy of branch B, as I may o... | ## The Short Answer
As long as you're doing a **fast-forward** merge, then you can simply use
```
git fetch <remote> <sourceBranch>:<destinationBranch>
```
Examples:
```
# Merge local branch foo into local branch master,
# without having to checkout master first.
# Here `.` means to use the local repository as the ... |
10940981 | How to create a new branch from a tag? | 855 | 2012-06-07 22:55:08 | <p>I'd like to create a new master branch from an existing tag. Say I have a tag <code>v1.0</code>. How to create a new branch from this tag?</p>
| 728,605 | 48,523 | 2024-09-23 03:45:29 | 10,940,996 | 1,382 | 2012-06-07 22:57:40 | 48,523 | 2023-11-11 08:57:50 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10940981 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10940996 | <p>Wow, that was easier than I thought:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout -b newbranch v1.0
</code></pre>
<hr />
<p>If running the above command you get an error</p>
<blockquote>
<p>warning: refname 'v1.0' is ambiguous. <br>
fatal: ambiguous object name: 'v1.0'</p>
</blockquote>
<p>this is because you also have a branch with... | <p>Wow, that was easier than I thought:</p> <pre><code>git checkout -b newbranch v1.0 </code></pre> <hr /> <p>If running the above command you get an error</p> <blockquote> <p>warning: refname 'v1.0' is ambiguous. <br> fatal: ambiguous object name: 'v1.0'</p> </blockquote> <p>this is because you also have a branch with... | 119, 60718, 76220 | git, git-branch, git-tag | <h1>How to create a new branch from a tag?</h1>
<p>I'd like to create a new master branch from an existing tag. Say I have a tag <code>v1.0</code>. How to create a new branch from this tag?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,929 | git | # How to create a new branch from a tag?
I'd like to create a new master branch from an existing tag. Say I have a tag `v1.0`. How to create a new branch from this tag? | Wow, that was easier than I thought:
```
git checkout -b newbranch v1.0
```
---
If running the above command you get an error
> warning: refname 'v1.0' is ambiguous.
> fatal: ambiguous object name: 'v1.0'
this is because you also have a branch with name `v1.0`. In this case specify `tags/` prefix:
```
git chec... |
1895059 | Revert to a commit by a SHA hash in Git? | 761 | 2009-12-12 23:34:39 | <p>I'm not clear on how <code>git revert</code> works. For example, I want to revert to a commit six commits behind the head, reverting all the changes in the intermediary commits in between.</p>
<p>Say its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1" rel="noreferrer">SHA</a> hash is <code>56e05fced214c44a37759efa2dfc... | 839,903 | 103,739 | 2023-04-20 08:48:30 | 1,895,095 | 1,379 | 2009-12-12 23:51:36 | 19,563 | 2021-04-21 16:06:41 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1895059 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1895095 | <p>If you want to commit on top of the current HEAD with the exact state at a different commit, undoing all the intermediate commits, then you can use <code>reset</code> to create the correct state of the index to make the commit.</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code># Reset the index and working tree ... | <p>If you want to commit on top of the current HEAD with the exact state at a different commit, undoing all the intermediate commits, then you can use <code>reset</code> to create the correct state of the index to make the commit.</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code># Reset the index and working tree ... | 119, 34403 | git, git-revert | <h1>Revert to a commit by a SHA hash in Git?</h1>
<p>I'm not clear on how <code>git revert</code> works. For example, I want to revert to a commit six commits behind the head, reverting all the changes in the intermediary commits in between.</p>
<p>Say its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1" rel="noreferrer">... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,930 | git | # Revert to a commit by a SHA hash in Git?
I'm not clear on how `git revert` works. For example, I want to revert to a commit six commits behind the head, reverting all the changes in the intermediary commits in between.
Say its [SHA](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1) hash is `56e05fced214c44a37759efa2dfc25a65d8ae9... | If you want to commit on top of the current HEAD with the exact state at a different commit, undoing all the intermediate commits, then you can use `reset` to create the correct state of the index to make the commit.
```
# Reset the index and working tree to the desired tree
# Ensure you have no uncommitted changes th... |
1064499 | How to list all Git tags? | 1,000 | 2009-06-30 15:52:36 | <p>In my repository, I have created tags using the following commands.</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git tag v1.0.0 -m 'finally a stable release'
git tag v2.0.0 -m 'oops, there was still a major bug!'
</code></pre>
<p>How do you list all the tags in the repository?</p>
| 1,150,596 | 54,964 | 2024-02-02 15:32:01 | 1,064,505 | 1,368 | 2009-06-30 15:53:32 | 6,309 | 2024-02-02 15:32:01 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1064499 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1064505 | <pre><code>git tag
</code></pre>
<p>should be enough. See <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-tag" rel="noreferrer"><code>git tag</code> man page</a></p>
<hr />
<p>You also have:</p>
<pre><code>git tag -l <pattern>
</code></pre>
<blockquote>
<p>List tags with names that match the given pattern (or all if no pat... | <pre><code>git tag </code></pre> <p>should be enough. See <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-tag" rel="noreferrer"><code>git tag</code> man page</a></p> <hr /> <p>You also have:</p> <pre><code>git tag -l <pattern> </code></pre> <blockquote> <p>List tags with names that match the given pattern (or all if no pat... | 119, 60718 | git, git-tag | <h1>How to list all Git tags?</h1>
<p>In my repository, I have created tags using the following commands.</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git tag v1.0.0 -m 'finally a stable release'
git tag v2.0.0 -m 'oops, there was still a major bug!'
</code></pre>
<p>How do you list all the tags in the reposit... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,931 | git | # How to list all Git tags?
In my repository, I have created tags using the following commands.
```
git tag v1.0.0 -m 'finally a stable release'
git tag v2.0.0 -m 'oops, there was still a major bug!'
```
How do you list all the tags in the repository? | ```
git tag
```
should be enough. See [`git tag` man page](http://git-scm.com/docs/git-tag)
---
You also have:
```
git tag -l <pattern>
```
> List tags with names that match the given pattern (or all if no pattern is given).
> Typing "git tag" without arguments, also lists all tags.
---
More recently ("[How to... |
7539130 | Go to a particular revision | 913 | 2011-09-24 12:50:26 | <p>I cloned a Git repository of a certain project. Can I turn the files to the initial state and when I review the files go to revision 2, 3, 4 ... most recent? I'd like to have an overview of how the project was evolving.</p>
| 1,223,126 | 653,379 | 2025-04-21 11:09:33 | 7,539,141 | 1,358 | 2011-09-24 12:52:51 | 9,990 | 2025-04-21 11:09:33 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7539130 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7539141 | <p><strong>Before executing</strong> this command, keep in mind that it will leave you in a <strong>detached head state</strong>.</p>
<p>Use <code>git checkout <sha1></code> to check out a particular commit.</p>
<p>Where <code><sha1></code> is the commit unique number (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki... | <p><strong>Before executing</strong> this command, keep in mind that it will leave you in a <strong>detached head state</strong>.</p> <p>Use <code>git checkout <sha1></code> to check out a particular commit.</p> <p>Where <code><sha1></code> is the commit unique number (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki... | 119, 1555, 69559 | git, revision, revision-history | <h1>Go to a particular revision</h1>
<p>I cloned a Git repository of a certain project. Can I turn the files to the initial state and when I review the files go to revision 2, 3, 4 ... most recent? I'd like to have an overview of how the project was evolving.</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,932 | git | # Go to a particular revision
I cloned a Git repository of a certain project. Can I turn the files to the initial state and when I review the files go to revision 2, 3, 4 ... most recent? I'd like to have an overview of how the project was evolving. | **Before executing** this command, keep in mind that it will leave you in a **detached head state**.
Use `git checkout <sha1>` to check out a particular commit.
Where `<sha1>` is the commit unique number ([SHA-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1) hash value) that you can obtain with `git log`.
Here is what you co... |
4220416 | Can I specify multiple users for myself in .gitconfig? | 1,137 | 2010-11-18 22:45:51 | <p>In my <code>~/.gitconfig</code>, I list my personal email address under <code>[user]</code>, since that's what I want to use for Github repos.</p>
<p>But, I've recently started using git for work, too. My company's git repo allows me to commit, but when it sends out announcements of new changesets, it says they are... | 485,538 | 2,185 | 2025-09-27 07:48:36 | 4,220,493 | 1,354 | 2010-11-18 22:56:07 | 7,834 | 2015-08-25 11:04:03 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4220416 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4220493 | <p>You can configure an individual repo to use a specific user / email address which overrides the global configuration. From the root of the repo, run</p>
<pre><code>git config user.name "Your Name Here"
git config user.email your@email.com
</code></pre>
<p>whereas the default user / email is configured in your ~/.... | <p>You can configure an individual repo to use a specific user / email address which overrides the global configuration. From the root of the repo, run</p> <pre><code>git config user.name "Your Name Here" git config user.email your@email.com </code></pre> <p>whereas the default user / email is configured in your ~/.... | 119, 32868 | git, git-config | <h1>Can I specify multiple users for myself in .gitconfig?</h1>
<p>In my <code>~/.gitconfig</code>, I list my personal email address under <code>[user]</code>, since that's what I want to use for Github repos.</p>
<p>But, I've recently started using git for work, too. My company's git repo allows me to commit, but whe... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,933 | git | # Can I specify multiple users for myself in .gitconfig?
In my `~/.gitconfig`, I list my personal email address under `[user]`, since that's what I want to use for Github repos.
But, I've recently started using git for work, too. My company's git repo allows me to commit, but when it sends out announcements of new ch... | You can configure an individual repo to use a specific user / email address which overrides the global configuration. From the root of the repo, run
```
git config user.name "Your Name Here"
git config user.email your@email.com
```
whereas the default user / email is configured in your ~/.gitconfig
```
git config --... |
2452226 | master branch and 'origin/master' have diverged, how to 'undiverge' branches'? | 1,396 | 2010-03-16 05:05:40 | <p>Somehow my <code>master</code> and my <code>origin/master</code> branch have diverged.<br />
I actually don't want them to diverge.</p>
<p>How can I view these differences and <strong>merge</strong> them?</p>
| 1,596,474 | 209,320 | 2024-07-31 07:40:38 | 2,452,610 | 1,353 | 2010-03-16 07:02:23 | 6,309 | 2023-04-24 05:26:33 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2452226 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2452610 | <p>You can <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53569/how-to-get-the-changes-on-a-branch-in-git">review the differences</a> with a:</p>
<pre><code>git log HEAD..origin/main
# old repositories
git log HEAD..origin/master
</code></pre>
<p>before <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1484820/actually-pulli... | <p>You can <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53569/how-to-get-the-changes-on-a-branch-in-git">review the differences</a> with a:</p> <pre><code>git log HEAD..origin/main # old repositories git log HEAD..origin/master </code></pre> <p>before <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1484820/actually-pulli... | 119, 1879 | branch, git | <h1>master branch and 'origin/master' have diverged, how to 'undiverge' branches'?</h1>
<p>Somehow my <code>master</code> and my <code>origin/master</code> branch have diverged.<br />
I actually don't want them to diverge.</p>
<p>How can I view these differences and <strong>merge</strong> them?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,934 | git | # master branch and 'origin/master' have diverged, how to 'undiverge' branches'?
Somehow my `master` and my `origin/master` branch have diverged.
I actually don't want them to diverge.
How can I view these differences and **merge** them? | You can [review the differences](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53569/how-to-get-the-changes-on-a-branch-in-git) with a:
```
git log HEAD..origin/main
# old repositories
git log HEAD..origin/master
```
before [pulling it](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1484820/actually-pulling-with-git) (fetch + merge) (se... |
29820791 | Git - Ignore node_modules folder everywhere | 695 | 2015-04-23 10:30:44 | <p>I have a project containing multiple other projects : </p>
<ul>
<li>Main project
<ul>
<li>Mini project 1</li>
<li>Mini project 2</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
<p>All containing <code>node_modules</code> folder. I want git to ignore the folder no matter where it is starting from the root folder. Something like this to add... | 1,150,328 | 1,399,416 | 2025-04-09 14:45:07 | 29,820,869 | 1,352 | 2015-04-23 10:34:24 | 471,899 | 2021-09-26 17:11:40 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/29820791 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/29820869 | <p>Add <code>node_modules/</code>
or <code>node_modules</code>
to the <code>.gitignore</code> file to ignore all directories called <code>node_modules</code> in the current folder and any subfolders like the below image.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/vPzT1.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/... | <p>Add <code>node_modules/</code> or <code>node_modules</code> to the <code>.gitignore</code> file to ignore all directories called <code>node_modules</code> in the current folder and any subfolders like the below image.</p> <p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/vPzT1.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/... | 119, 78230 | git, node-modules | <h1>Git - Ignore node_modules folder everywhere</h1>
<p>I have a project containing multiple other projects : </p>
<ul>
<li>Main project
<ul>
<li>Mini project 1</li>
<li>Mini project 2</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
<p>All containing <code>node_modules</code> folder. I want git to ignore the folder no matter where it is star... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,935 | git | # Git - Ignore node_modules folder everywhere
I have a project containing multiple other projects :
- Main project
- Mini project 1
- Mini project 2
All containing `node_modules` folder. I want git to ignore the folder no matter where it is starting from the root folder. Something like this to add in .gitignore ... | Add `node_modules/`
or `node_modules`
to the `.gitignore` file to ignore all directories called `node_modules` in the current folder and any subfolders like the below image.
[](https://i.sstatic.net/vPzT1.png) |
1838873 | Visualizing branch topology in Git | 1,129 | 2009-12-03 09:55:04 | <p>I'm playing with Git in isolation on my own machine, and I find it difficult to maintain a mental model of all my branches and commits. I know I can do a <code>git log</code> to see the commit history from where I am, but is there a way to see the entire branch topography, something like these ASCII maps that seem t... | 823,558 | 11,410 | 2025-07-26 21:07:57 | 1,838,881 | 1,350 | 2009-12-03 09:56:27 | 8,457 | 2025-07-25 11:45:51 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1838873 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1838881 | <p>Use <code>git log --graph</code> or <code>gitk</code>. (Both also accept <code>--all</code>, which will show all the branches instead of just the current one.)</p>
<p>For branch names and a compact view, try:</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git log --graph --decorate --oneline
</code></pre>
| <p>Use <code>git log --graph</code> or <code>gitk</code>. (Both also accept <code>--all</code>, which will show all the branches instead of just the current one.)</p> <p>For branch names and a compact view, try:</p> <pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git log --graph --decorate --oneline </code></pre> | 119 | git | <h1>Visualizing branch topology in Git</h1>
<p>I'm playing with Git in isolation on my own machine, and I find it difficult to maintain a mental model of all my branches and commits. I know I can do a <code>git log</code> to see the commit history from where I am, but is there a way to see the entire branch topography,... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,936 | git | # Visualizing branch topology in Git
I'm playing with Git in isolation on my own machine, and I find it difficult to maintain a mental model of all my branches and commits. I know I can do a `git log` to see the commit history from where I am, but is there a way to see the entire branch topography, something like thes... | Use `git log --graph` or `gitk`. (Both also accept `--all`, which will show all the branches instead of just the current one.)
For branch names and a compact view, try:
```
git log --graph --decorate --oneline
``` |
8225125 | Remove last commit from remote Git repository | 571 | 2011-11-22 10:13:51 | <p>How can I remove the last commit from a remote Git repository such as I don't see it any more in the log?</p>
<p>If for example <code>git log</code> gives me the following commit history</p>
<pre><code>A->B->C->D[HEAD, ORIGIN]
</code></pre>
<p>how can I go to</p>
<pre><code>A->B->C[HEAD,ORIGIN]
</code... | 561,102 | 1,059,540 | 2025-03-25 10:42:41 | 8,225,166 | 1,348 | 2011-11-22 10:17:45 | 112,968 | 2025-03-25 10:42:41 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8225125 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8225166 | <p>Be aware that this will create an "alternate reality" for people who have already fetched/pulled/cloned from the remote repository. But in fact, it's quite simple:</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git reset HEAD^ # remove commit locally
git push origin +HEAD # force-push the new HEAD c... | <p>Be aware that this will create an "alternate reality" for people who have already fetched/pulled/cloned from the remote repository. But in fact, it's quite simple:</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git reset HEAD^ # remove commit locally git push origin +HEAD # force-push the new HEAD c... | 119 | git | <h1>Remove last commit from remote Git repository</h1>
<p>How can I remove the last commit from a remote Git repository such as I don't see it any more in the log?</p>
<p>If for example <code>git log</code> gives me the following commit history</p>
<pre><code>A->B->C->D[HEAD, ORIGIN]
</code></pre>
<p>how can I... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,937 | git | # Remove last commit from remote Git repository
How can I remove the last commit from a remote Git repository such as I don't see it any more in the log?
If for example `git log` gives me the following commit history
```
A->B->C->D[HEAD, ORIGIN]
```
how can I go to
```
A->B->C[HEAD,ORIGIN]
``` | Be aware that this will create an "alternate reality" for people who have already fetched/pulled/cloned from the remote repository. But in fact, it's quite simple:
```
git reset HEAD^ # remove commit locally
git push origin +HEAD # force-push the new HEAD commit
```
If you want to still have it in your local reposito... |
3311774 | How to convert existing non-empty directory into a Git working directory and push files to a remote repository | 863 | 2010-07-22 17:48:35 | <ol>
<li><p>I have a non-empty directory (eg /etc/something) with files that cannot be renamed, moved, or deleted.</p></li>
<li><p>I want to check this directory into git in place.</p></li>
<li><p>I want to be able to push the state of this repository to a remote repository (on another machine) using "git push" or some... | 563,967 | 399,423 | 2025-02-18 14:19:13 | 3,311,824 | 1,347 | 2010-07-22 17:53:05 | 573 | 2025-02-18 14:19:13 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3311774 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3311824 | <p>Given you've set up a git daemon on <code><url></code> and an empty repository:</p>
<pre><code>cd <localdir>
git init
git add .
git commit -m 'message'
git remote add origin <url>
git push -u origin master
</code></pre>
| <p>Given you've set up a git daemon on <code><url></code> and an empty repository:</p> <pre><code>cd <localdir> git init git add . git commit -m 'message' git remote add origin <url> git push -u origin master </code></pre> | 119 | git | <h1>How to convert existing non-empty directory into a Git working directory and push files to a remote repository</h1>
<ol>
<li><p>I have a non-empty directory (eg /etc/something) with files that cannot be renamed, moved, or deleted.</p></li>
<li><p>I want to check this directory into git in place.</p></li>
<li><p>I w... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,938 | git | # How to convert existing non-empty directory into a Git working directory and push files to a remote repository
1. I have a non-empty directory (eg /etc/something) with files that cannot be renamed, moved, or deleted.
2. I want to check this directory into git in place.
3. I want to be able to push the state of this ... | Given you've set up a git daemon on `<url>` and an empty repository:
```
cd <localdir>
git init
git add .
git commit -m 'message'
git remote add origin <url>
git push -u origin master
``` |
5129598 | How to link a folder with an existing Heroku app | 881 | 2011-02-26 20:39:34 | <p>I have an existing Rails app on GitHub and deployed on Heroku. I'm trying to set up a new development machine and have cloned the project from my GitHub repository. However, I'm confused as to how to link this folder up to Heroku. Originally, I used the <code>heroku create</code> command, but obviously I don't want ... | 291,281 | 1,574 | 2022-04-25 21:29:52 | 5,129,733 | 1,339 | 2011-02-26 21:03:05 | 62,082 | 2019-09-21 23:52:42 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/5129598 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/5129733 | <p><a href="http://www.heroku.com" rel="noreferrer">Heroku</a> links your projects based on the <code>heroku</code> git remote (and a few other options, see the update below). To add your Heroku remote as a remote in your current repository, use the following command:</p>
<pre><code>git remote add heroku git@heroku.co... | <p><a href="http://www.heroku.com" rel="noreferrer">Heroku</a> links your projects based on the <code>heroku</code> git remote (and a few other options, see the update below). To add your Heroku remote as a remote in your current repository, use the following command:</p> <pre><code>git remote add heroku git@heroku.co... | 119, 8279 | git, heroku | <h1>How to link a folder with an existing Heroku app</h1>
<p>I have an existing Rails app on GitHub and deployed on Heroku. I'm trying to set up a new development machine and have cloned the project from my GitHub repository. However, I'm confused as to how to link this folder up to Heroku. Originally, I used the <code... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,940 | git | # How to link a folder with an existing Heroku app
I have an existing Rails app on GitHub and deployed on Heroku. I'm trying to set up a new development machine and have cloned the project from my GitHub repository. However, I'm confused as to how to link this folder up to Heroku. Originally, I used the `heroku create... | [Heroku](http://www.heroku.com) links your projects based on the `heroku` git remote (and a few other options, see the update below). To add your Heroku remote as a remote in your current repository, use the following command:
```
git remote add heroku git@heroku.com:project.git
```
where `project` is the name of you... |
37972753 | Git reset single file in feature branch to be the same as in master/main | 676 | 2016-06-22 15:43:41 | <p>I'm trying to revert my changes in a <strong>single file</strong> in my feature branch and I want this file to be the same as in master/main.</p>
<p>I tried:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout -- filename
git checkout filename
git checkout HEAD -- filename
</code></pre>
<p>It seems that none of these made any changes to m... | 741,563 | 1,479,895 | 2025-06-24 15:29:53 | 37,972,822 | 1,334 | 2016-06-22 15:47:12 | 4,971,550 | 2025-03-05 22:20:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/37972753 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/37972822 | <p>If you want to revert the file to its state in <code>master</code>:</p>
<p><code>git checkout origin/master [filepath]</code></p>
<p>Where <code>filepath</code> is the path to the file you want to revert. You can use relative paths for this command</p>
| <p>If you want to revert the file to its state in <code>master</code>:</p> <p><code>git checkout origin/master [filepath]</code></p> <p>Where <code>filepath</code> is the path to the file you want to revert. You can use relative paths for this command</p> | 119, 12309, 37230 | git, git-checkout, revert | <h1>Git reset single file in feature branch to be the same as in master/main</h1>
<p>I'm trying to revert my changes in a <strong>single file</strong> in my feature branch and I want this file to be the same as in master/main.</p>
<p>I tried:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout -- filename
git checkout filename
git checkout H... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,942 | git | # Git reset single file in feature branch to be the same as in master/main
I'm trying to revert my changes in a **single file** in my feature branch and I want this file to be the same as in master/main.
I tried:
```
git checkout -- filename
git checkout filename
git checkout HEAD -- filename
```
It seems that non... | If you want to revert the file to its state in `master`:
`git checkout origin/master [filepath]`
Where `filepath` is the path to the file you want to revert. You can use relative paths for this command |
7103631 | How to unstage large number of files without deleting the content | 642 | 2011-08-18 07:07:21 | <p>I accidentally added a lot of temporary files using <code>git add -A</code></p>
<p>I managed to unstage the files using the following commands and managed to remove the dirty index. </p>
<pre><code>git ls-files -z | xargs -0 rm -f
git diff --name-only --diff-filter=D -z | xargs -0 git rm --cached
</code></pre>
<p... | 384,442 | 59,249 | 2024-08-12 20:05:22 | 24,542,753 | 1,334 | 2014-07-02 23:37:41 | 316,798 | 2018-10-27 16:45:45 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7103631 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/24542753 | <h3><code>git reset</code></h3>
<p>If all you want is to undo an overzealous "git add" run:</p>
<pre><code>git reset
</code></pre>
<p>Your changes will be unstaged and ready for you to re-add as you please.</p>
<hr>
<p><strong>DO NOT RUN <code>git reset --hard</code>.</strong> </p>
<p>It will not only unstage yo... | <h3><code>git reset</code></h3> <p>If all you want is to undo an overzealous "git add" run:</p> <pre><code>git reset </code></pre> <p>Your changes will be unstaged and ready for you to re-add as you please.</p> <hr> <p><strong>DO NOT RUN <code>git reset --hard</code>.</strong> </p> <p>It will not only unstage yo... | 119, 456 | git, version-control | <h1>How to unstage large number of files without deleting the content</h1>
<p>I accidentally added a lot of temporary files using <code>git add -A</code></p>
<p>I managed to unstage the files using the following commands and managed to remove the dirty index. </p>
<pre><code>git ls-files -z | xargs -0 rm -f
git diff ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,943 | git | # How to unstage large number of files without deleting the content
I accidentally added a lot of temporary files using `git add -A`
I managed to unstage the files using the following commands and managed to remove the dirty index.
```
git ls-files -z | xargs -0 rm -f
git diff --name-only --diff-filter=D -z | xargs ... | ### `git reset`
If all you want is to undo an overzealous "git add" run:
```
git reset
```
Your changes will be unstaged and ready for you to re-add as you please.
---
**DO NOT RUN `git reset --hard`.**
It will not only unstage your added files, but will revert any changes you made in your working directory. If y... |
1270514 | Undoing a 'git push' | 857 | 2009-08-13 07:23:50 | <p>Here's what I did on my <em>supposed-to-be-stable</em> branch...</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>% git rebase master
First, rewinding head to replay your work on top of it...
Fast-forwarded alpha-0.3.0 to master.
% git status
# On branch alpha-0.3.0
# Your branch is ahead of 'origin/alpha-0.3.... | 1,372,466 | 109,362 | 2024-03-07 17:17:46 | 1,270,608 | 1,332 | 2009-08-13 07:47:35 | 19,563 | 2016-03-25 14:30:56 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1270514 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1270608 | <p>You need to make sure that no other users of this repository are fetching the incorrect changes or trying to build on top of the commits that you want removed because you are about to rewind history.</p>
<p>Then you need to 'force' push the old reference.</p>
<pre><code>git push -f origin last_known_good_commit:br... | <p>You need to make sure that no other users of this repository are fetching the incorrect changes or trying to build on top of the commits that you want removed because you are about to rewind history.</p> <p>Then you need to 'force' push the old reference.</p> <pre><code>git push -f origin last_known_good_commit:br... | 119, 28898 | git, git-push | <h1>Undoing a 'git push'</h1>
<p>Here's what I did on my <em>supposed-to-be-stable</em> branch...</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>% git rebase master
First, rewinding head to replay your work on top of it...
Fast-forwarded alpha-0.3.0 to master.
% git status
# On branch alpha-0.3.0
# Your branch ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,944 | git | # Undoing a 'git push'
Here's what I did on my *supposed-to-be-stable* branch...
```
% git rebase master
First, rewinding head to replay your work on top of it...
Fast-forwarded alpha-0.3.0 to master.
% git status
# On branch alpha-0.3.0
# Your branch is ahead of 'origin/alpha-0.3.0' by 53 commits.
#
nothing to commi... | You need to make sure that no other users of this repository are fetching the incorrect changes or trying to build on top of the commits that you want removed because you are about to rewind history.
Then you need to 'force' push the old reference.
```
git push -f origin last_known_good_commit:branch_name
```
or in ... |
6865302 | Push local Git repo to new remote including all branches and tags | 844 | 2011-07-28 20:33:35 | <p>I have a local Git repo that I would like to push to a new remote repo (brand new repo set up on Beanstalk, if that matters).<br>
My local repo has a few branches and tags, and I would like to keep all of my history. </p>
<p>It looks like I basically just need to do a <code>git push</code>, but that only uploads t... | 427,829 | 167,686 | 2025-09-13 09:52:05 | 6,865,367 | 1,329 | 2011-07-28 20:38:52 | 64,313 | 2025-09-13 09:52:05 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/6865302 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/6865367 | <p>To push <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-push#git-push---all" rel="noreferrer">all your branches</a>, use either (replace REMOTE with the name of the remote, for example "origin"):</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git push REMOTE '*:*'
</code></pre>
<p>or</p>
<pre class="lang-bash... | <p>To push <a href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-push#git-push---all" rel="noreferrer">all your branches</a>, use either (replace REMOTE with the name of the remote, for example "origin"):</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git push REMOTE '*:*' </code></pre> <p>or</p> <pre class="lang-bash... | 119 | git | <h1>Push local Git repo to new remote including all branches and tags</h1>
<p>I have a local Git repo that I would like to push to a new remote repo (brand new repo set up on Beanstalk, if that matters).<br>
My local repo has a few branches and tags, and I would like to keep all of my history. </p>
<p>It looks like I... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,946 | git | # Push local Git repo to new remote including all branches and tags
I have a local Git repo that I would like to push to a new remote repo (brand new repo set up on Beanstalk, if that matters).
My local repo has a few branches and tags, and I would like to keep all of my history.
It looks like I basically just need... | To push [all your branches](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-push#git-push---all), use either (replace REMOTE with the name of the remote, for example "origin"):
```
git push REMOTE '*:*'
```
or
```
git push REMOTE --all
```
To push [all your tags](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-push#git-push---tags):
```
git push REMOT... |
173919 | Is there a "theirs" version of "git merge -s ours"? | 1,166 | 2008-10-06 11:16:43 | <p>When merging topic branch "B" into "A" using <code>git merge</code>, I get some conflicts. I know all the conflicts can be solved using the version in "B".</p>
<p>I am aware of <code>git merge -s ours</code>. But what I want is something like <code>git merge -s theirs</code>.</p>
<p>Why... | 756,220 | 1,277,510 | 2024-12-16 22:34:11 | 3,364,506 | 1,321 | 2010-07-29 15:58:58 | 102,401 | 2021-11-22 16:21:02 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/173919 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3364506 | <p>A similar alternative is the <code>--strategy-option</code> (short form <code>-X</code>) option, which accepts <code>theirs</code>. For example:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout branchA
git merge -X theirs branchB
</code></pre>
<p>However, this is more equivalent to <code>-X ours</code> than <code>-s ours</code>. The key... | <p>A similar alternative is the <code>--strategy-option</code> (short form <code>-X</code>) option, which accepts <code>theirs</code>. For example:</p> <pre><code>git checkout branchA git merge -X theirs branchB </code></pre> <p>However, this is more equivalent to <code>-X ours</code> than <code>-s ours</code>. The key... | 119, 28897 | git, git-merge | <h1>Is there a "theirs" version of "git merge -s ours"?</h1>
<p>When merging topic branch "B" into "A" using <code>git merge</code>, I get some conflicts. I know all the conflicts can be solved using the version in "B".</p>
<p>I am aware of <code>git merge -s ours</code>. But what I want i... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,947 | git | # Is there a "theirs" version of "git merge -s ours"?
When merging topic branch "B" into "A" using `git merge`, I get some conflicts. I know all the conflicts can be solved using the version in "B".
I am aware of `git merge -s ours`. But what I want is something like `git merge -s theirs`.
Why doesn't it exist? How ... | A similar alternative is the `--strategy-option` (short form `-X`) option, which accepts `theirs`. For example:
```
git checkout branchA
git merge -X theirs branchB
```
However, this is more equivalent to `-X ours` than `-s ours`. The key difference being that `-X` performs a regular recursive merge, resolving any co... |
2941517 | How to fix committing to the wrong Git branch? | 841 | 2010-05-31 05:30:21 | <p>I just made a perfectly good commit to the wrong branch.
How do I undo the last commit in my master branch and then take those same changes and get them into my upgrade branch?</p>
| 267,252 | 130,006 | 2023-10-06 15:47:26 | 2,941,598 | 1,312 | 2010-05-31 05:53:20 | 230,575 | 2021-04-29 18:02:43 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2941517 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2941598 | <p>If you haven't yet pushed your changes, you can also do a soft reset:</p>
<pre><code>git reset --soft HEAD^
</code></pre>
<p>This will revert the commit, but put the committed changes back into your index. Assuming the branches are relatively up-to-date with regard to each other, git will let you do a checkout into ... | <p>If you haven't yet pushed your changes, you can also do a soft reset:</p> <pre><code>git reset --soft HEAD^ </code></pre> <p>This will revert the commit, but put the committed changes back into your index. Assuming the branches are relatively up-to-date with regard to each other, git will let you do a checkout into ... | 119, 53850 | git, git-commit | <h1>How to fix committing to the wrong Git branch?</h1>
<p>I just made a perfectly good commit to the wrong branch.
How do I undo the last commit in my master branch and then take those same changes and get them into my upgrade branch?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,948 | git | # How to fix committing to the wrong Git branch?
I just made a perfectly good commit to the wrong branch.
How do I undo the last commit in my master branch and then take those same changes and get them into my upgrade branch? | If you haven't yet pushed your changes, you can also do a soft reset:
```
git reset --soft HEAD^
```
This will revert the commit, but put the committed changes back into your index. Assuming the branches are relatively up-to-date with regard to each other, git will let you do a checkout into the other branch, whereup... |
1616957 | How do you roll back (reset) a Git repository to a particular commit? | 821 | 2009-10-24 04:22:27 | <p>I cloned a Git repository and then tried to roll it back to a particular commit early on in the development process. Everything that was added to the repository after that point is unimportant to me so I want to omit all subsequent changes from my local source code.</p>
<p>However, when I try to roll back in the GU... | 863,411 | null | 2017-08-18 23:59:28 | 1,616,959 | 1,298 | 2009-10-24 04:24:35 | 964 | 2017-08-18 23:59:28 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1616957 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1616959 | <pre><code>git reset --hard <tag/branch/commit id>
</code></pre>
<hr>
<p><strong><em>Notes:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p><code>git reset</code> without the <code>--hard</code> option resets the commit history, but not the files. With the <code>--hard</code> option the files in working tree are also reset. (<a... | <pre><code>git reset --hard <tag/branch/commit id> </code></pre> <hr> <p><strong><em>Notes:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li><p><code>git reset</code> without the <code>--hard</code> option resets the commit history, but not the files. With the <code>--hard</code> option the files in working tree are also reset. (<a... | 119 | git | <h1>How do you roll back (reset) a Git repository to a particular commit?</h1>
<p>I cloned a Git repository and then tried to roll it back to a particular commit early on in the development process. Everything that was added to the repository after that point is unimportant to me so I want to omit all subsequent change... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,950 | git | # How do you roll back (reset) a Git repository to a particular commit?
I cloned a Git repository and then tried to roll it back to a particular commit early on in the development process. Everything that was added to the repository after that point is unimportant to me so I want to omit all subsequent changes from my... | ```
git reset --hard <tag/branch/commit id>
```
---
***Notes:***
- `git reset` without the `--hard` option resets the commit history, but not the files. With the `--hard` option the files in working tree are also reset. ([credited user](https://stackoverflow.com/users/964/kauppi))
- If you wish to commit that state ... |
1337320 | How can I grep Git commits for a certain word? | 881 | 2009-08-26 20:34:55 | <p>In a Git code repository I want to list all commits that contain a certain word. I tried this</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git log -p | grep --context=4 "word"
</code></pre>
<p>but it does not necessarily give me back the filename (unless it's less that five lines away from the wor... | 283,532 | 109,305 | 2025-05-22 12:01:59 | 1,340,245 | 1,294 | 2009-08-27 10:41:39 | 46,058 | 2024-04-29 23:05:24 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1337320 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1340245 | <p>If you want to find all commits where the <em>commit message</em> contains a given word, use</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git log --grep=word
</code></pre>
<p>If you want to find all commits where "word" was added or removed in the <em>file contents</em> (to be more exact: where th... | <p>If you want to find all commits where the <em>commit message</em> contains a given word, use</p> <pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git log --grep=word </code></pre> <p>If you want to find all commits where "word" was added or removed in the <em>file contents</em> (to be more exact: where th... | 119, 816, 1271, 47913 | git, git-log, grep, search | <h1>How can I grep Git commits for a certain word?</h1>
<p>In a Git code repository I want to list all commits that contain a certain word. I tried this</p>
<pre class="lang-none prettyprint-override"><code>git log -p | grep --context=4 "word"
</code></pre>
<p>but it does not necessarily give me back the file... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,951 | git | # How can I grep Git commits for a certain word?
In a Git code repository I want to list all commits that contain a certain word. I tried this
```
git log -p | grep --context=4 "word"
```
but it does not necessarily give me back the filename (unless it's less that five lines away from the word I searched for. I also... | If you want to find all commits where the *commit message* contains a given word, use
```
git log --grep=word
```
If you want to find all commits where "word" was added or removed in the *file contents* (to be more exact: where the number of occurrences of "word" changed), i.e., search the *commit contents*, use a so... |
20101994 | How to "git pull" from master into the development branch | 921 | 2013-11-20 16:53:52 | <p>I have a branch called "dmgr2" in development, and I want to pull from the master branch (live site) and incorporate all the changes into my development branch. Is there a better way to do this?</p>
<p>Here is what I had planned on doing, after committing changes:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout dmgr2
git pull... | 2,111,791 | 975,243 | 2023-03-02 11:46:43 | 20,103,414 | 1,292 | 2013-11-20 17:58:31 | 1,256,452 | 2014-03-11 06:25:45 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/20101994 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/20103414 | <p>The steps you listed will work, but there's a longer way that gives you more options:</p>
<pre><code>git checkout dmgr2 # gets you "on branch dmgr2"
git fetch origin # gets you up to date with origin
git merge origin/master
</code></pre>
<p>The <code>fetch</code> command can be done at any point before... | <p>The steps you listed will work, but there's a longer way that gives you more options:</p> <pre><code>git checkout dmgr2 # gets you "on branch dmgr2" git fetch origin # gets you up to date with origin git merge origin/master </code></pre> <p>The <code>fetch</code> command can be done at any point before... | 119, 1879, 4860 | branch, git, pull | <h1>How to "git pull" from master into the development branch</h1>
<p>I have a branch called "dmgr2" in development, and I want to pull from the master branch (live site) and incorporate all the changes into my development branch. Is there a better way to do this?</p>
<p>Here is what I had planned on doing, a... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,952 | git | # How to "git pull" from master into the development branch
I have a branch called "dmgr2" in development, and I want to pull from the master branch (live site) and incorporate all the changes into my development branch. Is there a better way to do this?
Here is what I had planned on doing, after committing changes:
... | The steps you listed will work, but there's a longer way that gives you more options:
```
git checkout dmgr2 # gets you "on branch dmgr2"
git fetch origin # gets you up to date with origin
git merge origin/master
```
The `fetch` command can be done at any point before the `merge`, i.e., you can swap the o... |
16288176 | Your branch is ahead of 'origin/master' by 3 commits | 610 | 2013-04-29 21:01:58 | <p>I am getting the following when running <code>git status</code>:</p>
<pre><code>Your branch is ahead of 'origin/master' by 3 commits.
</code></pre>
<p>I have read that the way to fix this is to run <code>git pull --rebase</code> but what exactly is <code>rebase</code>? Will I lose data or is this a simple way to syn... | 788,672 | 563,514 | 2025-09-04 06:03:19 | 16,288,283 | 1,285 | 2013-04-29 21:07:56 | 2,114,871 | 2024-09-02 08:08:28 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/16288176 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/16288283 | <p>You get that message because you made changes in your local master and you didn't push them to remote. You have several ways to "solve" it and it normally depends on how your workflow looks like:</p>
<ul>
<li>In a good workflow your remote copy of master should be the good one while your local copy of mast... | <p>You get that message because you made changes in your local master and you didn't push them to remote. You have several ways to "solve" it and it normally depends on how your workflow looks like:</p> <ul> <li>In a good workflow your remote copy of master should be the good one while your local copy of mast... | 119, 29934 | git, git-rebase | <h1>Your branch is ahead of 'origin/master' by 3 commits</h1>
<p>I am getting the following when running <code>git status</code>:</p>
<pre><code>Your branch is ahead of 'origin/master' by 3 commits.
</code></pre>
<p>I have read that the way to fix this is to run <code>git pull --rebase</code> but what exactly is <code>... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,953 | git | # Your branch is ahead of 'origin/master' by 3 commits
I am getting the following when running `git status`:
```
Your branch is ahead of 'origin/master' by 3 commits.
```
I have read that the way to fix this is to run `git pull --rebase` but what exactly is `rebase`? Will I lose data or is this a simple way to sync ... | You get that message because you made changes in your local master and you didn't push them to remote. You have several ways to "solve" it and it normally depends on how your workflow looks like:
- In a good workflow your remote copy of master should be the good one while your local copy of master is just a copy of th... |
4327708 | git reset --hard HEAD leaves untracked files behind | 834 | 2010-12-01 18:26:26 | <p>When I run <code>git reset --hard HEAD</code>, it's supposed to reset to a pristine version of what you pulled, as I understand it. Unfortunately, it leaves files lying around, as a <code>git status</code> shows a big list of untracked files.</p>
<p>How do you tell git "Just bring it back to EXACTLY what was in th... | 379,447 | 377,446 | 2025-03-17 21:18:55 | 4,327,720 | 1,277 | 2010-12-01 18:28:19 | 112,968 | 2025-03-17 21:18:55 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4327708 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4327720 | <p>You have to use <code>git clean -f -d</code> to get rid of untracked files and directories in your working copy.
You can add <code>-x</code> to also remove ignored files, more info on that in <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/64966/6723250">this excellent SO answer</a>, and if you want to preview the changes you ... | <p>You have to use <code>git clean -f -d</code> to get rid of untracked files and directories in your working copy. You can add <code>-x</code> to also remove ignored files, more info on that in <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/64966/6723250">this excellent SO answer</a>, and if you want to preview the changes you ... | 119 | git | <h1>git reset --hard HEAD leaves untracked files behind</h1>
<p>When I run <code>git reset --hard HEAD</code>, it's supposed to reset to a pristine version of what you pulled, as I understand it. Unfortunately, it leaves files lying around, as a <code>git status</code> shows a big list of untracked files.</p>
<p>How ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,954 | git | # git reset --hard HEAD leaves untracked files behind
When I run `git reset --hard HEAD`, it's supposed to reset to a pristine version of what you pulled, as I understand it. Unfortunately, it leaves files lying around, as a `git status` shows a big list of untracked files.
How do you tell git "Just bring it back to ... | You have to use `git clean -f -d` to get rid of untracked files and directories in your working copy.
You can add `-x` to also remove ignored files, more info on that in [this excellent SO answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/64966/6723250), and if you want to preview the changes you can use the `--dry-run` flag.
If yo... |
359424 | Detach (move) subdirectory into separate Git repository | 2,020 | 2008-12-11 13:57:03 | <p>I have a Git repository which contains a number of subdirectories. Now I have found that one of the subdirectories is unrelated to the other and should be detached to a separate repository.</p>
<p>How can I do this while keeping the history of the files within the subdirectory?</p>
<p>I guess I could make a clone an... | 334,571 | 23,896 | 2025-04-22 07:54:42 | 359,759 | 1,275 | 2008-12-11 15:40:54 | 23,356 | 2018-06-20 22:57:50 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/359424 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/359759 | <p><strong>Update</strong>: This process is so common, that the git team made it much simpler with a new tool, <code>git subtree</code>. See here: <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/359424/detach-subdirectory-into-separate-git-repository/17864475#17864475">Detach (move) subdirectory into separate Git reposito... | <p><strong>Update</strong>: This process is so common, that the git team made it much simpler with a new tool, <code>git subtree</code>. See here: <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/359424/detach-subdirectory-into-separate-git-repository/17864475#17864475">Detach (move) subdirectory into separate Git reposito... | 119, 46509, 68200 | git, git-filter-branch, git-subtree | <h1>Detach (move) subdirectory into separate Git repository</h1>
<p>I have a Git repository which contains a number of subdirectories. Now I have found that one of the subdirectories is unrelated to the other and should be detached to a separate repository.</p>
<p>How can I do this while keeping the history of the file... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,955 | git | # Detach (move) subdirectory into separate Git repository
I have a Git repository which contains a number of subdirectories. Now I have found that one of the subdirectories is unrelated to the other and should be detached to a separate repository.
How can I do this while keeping the history of the files within the su... | **Update**: This process is so common, that the git team made it much simpler with a new tool, `git subtree`. See here: [Detach (move) subdirectory into separate Git repository](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/359424/detach-subdirectory-into-separate-git-repository/17864475#17864475)
---
You want to clone your re... |
7856416 | View a file in a different Git branch without changing branches | 918 | 2011-10-21 23:39:47 | <p>Is it possible to open a file in a git branch without checking out that branch? How?</p>
<p>Essentially I want to be able to open a file in my <a href="http://pages.github.com/" rel="noreferrer">GitHub Pages</a> branch without switching branches all the time. I don't want to modify it, just want to view it.</p>
| 253,586 | 147,390 | 2025-06-29 01:32:19 | 7,856,446 | 1,268 | 2011-10-21 23:47:30 | 460,542 | 2015-01-19 13:14:43 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7856416 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7856446 | <p>This should work:</p>
<pre><code>git show branch:file
</code></pre>
<p>Where <em>branch</em> can be any ref (branch, tag, HEAD, ...) and <em>file</em> is the full path of the file. To export it you could use</p>
<pre><code>git show branch:file > exported_file
</code></pre>
<p>You should also look at <a href="... | <p>This should work:</p> <pre><code>git show branch:file </code></pre> <p>Where <em>branch</em> can be any ref (branch, tag, HEAD, ...) and <em>file</em> is the full path of the file. To export it you could use</p> <pre><code>git show branch:file > exported_file </code></pre> <p>You should also look at <a href="... | 119, 456, 1879, 76220 | branch, git, git-branch, version-control | <h1>View a file in a different Git branch without changing branches</h1>
<p>Is it possible to open a file in a git branch without checking out that branch? How?</p>
<p>Essentially I want to be able to open a file in my <a href="http://pages.github.com/" rel="noreferrer">GitHub Pages</a> branch without switching branche... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,956 | git | # View a file in a different Git branch without changing branches
Is it possible to open a file in a git branch without checking out that branch? How?
Essentially I want to be able to open a file in my [GitHub Pages](http://pages.github.com/) branch without switching branches all the time. I don't want to modify it, ... | This should work:
```
git show branch:file
```
Where *branch* can be any ref (branch, tag, HEAD, ...) and *file* is the full path of the file. To export it you could use
```
git show branch:file > exported_file
```
You should also look at [VonC](https://stackoverflow.com/users/6309/vonc)'s answers to some related q... |
7124726 | git add only modified changes and ignore untracked files | 943 | 2011-08-19 16:40:59 | <p>I ran "git status" and listed below are some files that were modified/or under the heading "changes not staged for commit".
It also listed some untracked files that I want to ignore (I have a ".gitignore" file in these directories).</p>
<p>I want to put the modified files in staging so I can commit them. When I ra... | 633,826 | 93,004 | 2023-09-29 11:48:57 | 7,124,760 | 1,258 | 2011-08-19 16:44:13 | 526,535 | 2021-07-15 12:26:09 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7124726 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7124760 | <p>Ideally your <code>.gitignore</code> should prevent the untracked (and ignored) files from being shown in status, added using <code>git add</code> etc. So I would ask you to correct your <code>.gitignore</code></p>
<p>You can do <code>git add -u</code> so that it will stage the modified and deleted files.</p>
<p>You... | <p>Ideally your <code>.gitignore</code> should prevent the untracked (and ignored) files from being shown in status, added using <code>git add</code> etc. So I would ask you to correct your <code>.gitignore</code></p> <p>You can do <code>git add -u</code> so that it will stage the modified and deleted files.</p> <p>You... | 119, 5597, 20002, 25056 | commit, git, gitignore, staging | <h1>git add only modified changes and ignore untracked files</h1>
<p>I ran "git status" and listed below are some files that were modified/or under the heading "changes not staged for commit".
It also listed some untracked files that I want to ignore (I have a ".gitignore" file in these directories).</p>
<p>I want to ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,958 | git | # git add only modified changes and ignore untracked files
I ran "git status" and listed below are some files that were modified/or under the heading "changes not staged for commit".
It also listed some untracked files that I want to ignore (I have a ".gitignore" file in these directories).
I want to put the modified... | Ideally your `.gitignore` should prevent the untracked (and ignored) files from being shown in status, added using `git add` etc. So I would ask you to correct your `.gitignore`
You can do `git add -u` so that it will stage the modified and deleted files.
You can also do `git commit -a` to commit only the modified an... |
62653114 | How can I deal with this Git warning? "Pulling without specifying how to reconcile divergent branches is discouraged" | 1,426 | 2020-06-30 08:18:57 | <p>After a <code>git pull origin master</code>, I get the following message:</p>
<pre><code>warning: Pulling without specifying how to reconcile divergent branches is
discouraged. You can squelch this message by running one of the following
commands sometime before your next pull:
git config pull.rebase false # mer... | 1,976,717 | 10,075,394 | 2025-05-03 01:18:07 | 62,653,400 | 1,255 | 2020-06-30 08:34:10 | 10,625,611 | 2024-07-11 13:04:25 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/62653114 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/62653400 | <blockquote>
<p>In its default mode, git pull is shorthand for git fetch followed by git merge FETCH_HEAD.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>When you do a <code>git pull origin master</code>, <br>
<code>git pull</code> performs a merge, which often creates a merge commit. Therefore, by default, pulling from the remote is <em>not</e... | <blockquote> <p>In its default mode, git pull is shorthand for git fetch followed by git merge FETCH_HEAD.</p> </blockquote> <p>When you do a <code>git pull origin master</code>, <br> <code>git pull</code> performs a merge, which often creates a merge commit. Therefore, by default, pulling from the remote is <em>not</e... | 119, 28896, 28897, 32868, 52842 | fast-forward, git, git-config, git-merge, git-pull | <h1>How can I deal with this Git warning? "Pulling without specifying how to reconcile divergent branches is discouraged"</h1>
<p>After a <code>git pull origin master</code>, I get the following message:</p>
<pre><code>warning: Pulling without specifying how to reconcile divergent branches is
discouraged. You can squel... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,959 | git | # How can I deal with this Git warning? "Pulling without specifying how to reconcile divergent branches is discouraged"
After a `git pull origin master`, I get the following message:
```
warning: Pulling without specifying how to reconcile divergent branches is
discouraged. You can squelch this message by running one... | > In its default mode, git pull is shorthand for git fetch followed by git merge FETCH_HEAD.
When you do a `git pull origin master`,
`git pull` performs a merge, which often creates a merge commit. Therefore, by default, pulling from the remote is *not* a harmless operation: it can create a new commit SHA hash valu... |
10183724 | List of remotes for a Git repository? | 875 | 2012-04-17 00:58:00 | <p>I have a Git repository. This repository has multiple remote repositories (I think). How can I get a list of the remote repositories that belong to said repository?</p>
<p>Like <code>git list --remotes</code> or something like that?</p>
| 923,057 | 118,495 | 2023-03-03 10:11:49 | 10,183,740 | 1,253 | 2012-04-17 01:01:02 | 15,537 | 2023-03-03 10:11:49 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10183724 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10183740 | <p>You can get a list of any configured remote URLs with the command:</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git remote -v
</code></pre>
<hr />
<p>This will give you something like the following:</p>
<pre><code>base /home/***/htdocs/base (fetch)
base /home/***/htdocs/base (push)
origin git@bitbuck... | <p>You can get a list of any configured remote URLs with the command:</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code>git remote -v </code></pre> <hr /> <p>This will give you something like the following:</p> <pre><code>base /home/***/htdocs/base (fetch) base /home/***/htdocs/base (push) origin git@bitbuck... | 119 | git | <h1>List of remotes for a Git repository?</h1>
<p>I have a Git repository. This repository has multiple remote repositories (I think). How can I get a list of the remote repositories that belong to said repository?</p>
<p>Like <code>git list --remotes</code> or something like that?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,960 | git | # List of remotes for a Git repository?
I have a Git repository. This repository has multiple remote repositories (I think). How can I get a list of the remote repositories that belong to said repository?
Like `git list --remotes` or something like that? | You can get a list of any configured remote URLs with the command:
```
git remote -v
```
---
This will give you something like the following:
```
base /home/***/htdocs/base (fetch)
base /home/***/htdocs/base (push)
origin git@bitbucket.org:*** (fetch)
origin git@bitbucket.org:*** (push)
``` |
11868447 | How can I remove an entry in global configuration with git config? | 720 | 2012-08-08 15:55:38 | <p>I ran a global configuration command in <strong>git</strong> to exclude certain files using a <code>.gitignore_global</code> file:</p>
<pre><code>git config --global core.excludesfile ~/.gitignore_global
</code></pre>
<p>Is there a way to undo the creation of this setting globally?</p>
| 959,870 | 143,476 | 2024-09-04 10:27:56 | 11,868,676 | 1,241 | 2012-08-08 16:08:34 | 147,356 | 2012-08-08 16:20:34 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/11868447 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/11868676 | <p>I'm not sure what you mean by "undo" the change. You can remove the <code>core.excludesfile</code> setting like this:</p>
<pre><code>git config --global --unset core.excludesfile
</code></pre>
<p>And of course you can simply edit the config file:</p>
<pre><code>git config --global --edit
</code></pre>
<p>...and... | <p>I'm not sure what you mean by "undo" the change. You can remove the <code>core.excludesfile</code> setting like this:</p> <pre><code>git config --global --unset core.excludesfile </code></pre> <p>And of course you can simply edit the config file:</p> <pre><code>git config --global --edit </code></pre> <p>...and... | 119 | git | <h1>How can I remove an entry in global configuration with git config?</h1>
<p>I ran a global configuration command in <strong>git</strong> to exclude certain files using a <code>.gitignore_global</code> file:</p>
<pre><code>git config --global core.excludesfile ~/.gitignore_global
</code></pre>
<p>Is there a way to un... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,961 | git | # How can I remove an entry in global configuration with git config?
I ran a global configuration command in **git** to exclude certain files using a `.gitignore_global` file:
```
git config --global core.excludesfile ~/.gitignore_global
```
Is there a way to undo the creation of this setting globally? | I'm not sure what you mean by "undo" the change. You can remove the `core.excludesfile` setting like this:
```
git config --global --unset core.excludesfile
```
And of course you can simply edit the config file:
```
git config --global --edit
```
...and then remove the setting by hand. |
2706797 | Finding what branch a Git commit came from | 949 | 2010-04-25 01:23:33 | <p>Is there a way to find out what branch a commit comes from given its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1" rel="noreferrer">SHA-1</a> hash value? </p>
<p>Bonus points if you can tell me how to accomplish this using Ruby Grit.</p>
| 443,506 | 2,066 | 2024-10-10 18:57:20 | 2,707,110 | 1,238 | 2010-04-25 04:07:22 | 119,963 | 2020-05-29 04:56:28 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2706797 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2707110 | <p>While Dav is correct that the information isn't directly stored, that doesn't mean you can't ever find out. Here are a few things you can do.</p>
<h1>Find branches the commit is on</h1>
<pre><code>git branch -a --contains <commit>
</code></pre>
<p>This will tell you all branches which have the given commit ... | <p>While Dav is correct that the information isn't directly stored, that doesn't mean you can't ever find out. Here are a few things you can do.</p> <h1>Find branches the commit is on</h1> <pre><code>git branch -a --contains <commit> </code></pre> <p>This will tell you all branches which have the given commit ... | 119 | git | <h1>Finding what branch a Git commit came from</h1>
<p>Is there a way to find out what branch a commit comes from given its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1" rel="noreferrer">SHA-1</a> hash value? </p>
<p>Bonus points if you can tell me how to accomplish this using Ruby Grit.</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,962 | git | # Finding what branch a Git commit came from
Is there a way to find out what branch a commit comes from given its [SHA-1](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1) hash value?
Bonus points if you can tell me how to accomplish this using Ruby Grit. | While Dav is correct that the information isn't directly stored, that doesn't mean you can't ever find out. Here are a few things you can do.
# Find branches the commit is on
```
git branch -a --contains <commit>
```
This will tell you all branches which have the given commit in their history. Obviously this is less... |
2719579 | How to add a changed file to an older (not last) commit in Git | 789 | 2010-04-27 07:59:42 | <p>I have changed several things over the last hour and committed them step by step, but I just realized I've forgot to add a changed file some commits ago (for example, the commit marked as <code>a0865...</code> below).</p>
<p>The Log looks like this:</p>
<pre><code>GIT TidyUpRequests u:1 d:0> git log
commit fc673... | 230,139 | 26,462 | 2024-11-27 08:14:27 | 2,719,636 | 1,237 | 2010-04-27 08:10:25 | 893 | 2024-11-27 08:14:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2719579 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2719636 | <p>Use <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-rebase" rel="noreferrer"><code>git rebase</code></a>. Specifically:</p>
<ol>
<li>Use <code>git stash</code> to store the changes you want to add.</li>
<li>Use <code>git rebase -i HEAD~10</code> (or however many commits back you want to see). Alternatively, use <code>git rebas... | <p>Use <a href="http://git-scm.com/docs/git-rebase" rel="noreferrer"><code>git rebase</code></a>. Specifically:</p> <ol> <li>Use <code>git stash</code> to store the changes you want to add.</li> <li>Use <code>git rebase -i HEAD~10</code> (or however many commits back you want to see). Alternatively, use <code>git rebas... | 119, 29934 | git, git-rebase | <h1>How to add a changed file to an older (not last) commit in Git</h1>
<p>I have changed several things over the last hour and committed them step by step, but I just realized I've forgot to add a changed file some commits ago (for example, the commit marked as <code>a0865...</code> below).</p>
<p>The Log looks like t... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,963 | git | # How to add a changed file to an older (not last) commit in Git
I have changed several things over the last hour and committed them step by step, but I just realized I've forgot to add a changed file some commits ago (for example, the commit marked as `a0865...` below).
The Log looks like this:
```
GIT TidyUpReques... | Use [`git rebase`](http://git-scm.com/docs/git-rebase). Specifically:
1. Use `git stash` to store the changes you want to add.
2. Use `git rebase -i HEAD~10` (or however many commits back you want to see). Alternatively, use `git rebase -i commitHash^`. Replace `commitHash` with the hash of the commit you want to edit... |
1778088 | How do I clone a single branch in Git? | 1,089 | 2009-11-22 07:21:19 | <p>I have a local Git repository in <code>~/local_repo</code>. It has a few branches:</p>
<pre><code>$ git branch
* master
rails
c
c++
</code></pre>
<p>To clone the local repository, I do:</p>
<pre><code>$ git clone ~/local_repo new_repo
Initialized empty Git repository in /home/username/new_repo/.git/
</code></p... | 1,095,757 | 66,450 | 2025-04-28 03:40:17 | 9,920,956 | 1,230 | 2012-03-29 07:34:01 | 6,309 | 2023-02-24 04:52:23 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1778088 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9920956 |
<p>Note: the <strong><a href="https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/3/28/418" rel="noreferrer">git1.7.10</a> (April 2012)</strong> actually allows you to <strong>clone only one branch</strong>:</p>
<pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code># clone only the remote primary HEAD (default: origin/master)
git clone <url>... | <p>Note: the <strong><a href="https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/3/28/418" rel="noreferrer">git1.7.10</a> (April 2012)</strong> actually allows you to <strong>clone only one branch</strong>:</p> <pre class="lang-bash prettyprint-override"><code># clone only the remote primary HEAD (default: origin/master) git clone <url>... | 119, 1879, 34099 | branch, git, git-clone | <h1>How do I clone a single branch in Git?</h1>
<p>I have a local Git repository in <code>~/local_repo</code>. It has a few branches:</p>
<pre><code>$ git branch
* master
rails
c
c++
</code></pre>
<p>To clone the local repository, I do:</p>
<pre><code>$ git clone ~/local_repo new_repo
Initialized empty Git reposi... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%git%'; a.Body LIKE '%<code>%git%'; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 13,965 | git | # How do I clone a single branch in Git?
I have a local Git repository in `~/local_repo`. It has a few branches:
```
$ git branch
* master
rails
c
c++
```
To clone the local repository, I do:
```
$ git clone ~/local_repo new_repo
Initialized empty Git repository in /home/username/new_repo/.git/
```
The `new_... | Note: the **[git1.7.10](https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/3/28/418) (April 2012)** actually allows you to **clone only one branch**:
```
# clone only the remote primary HEAD (default: origin/master)
git clone <url> --single-branch
# as in:
git clone <url> --branch <branch> --single-branch <folder>
```
Note:
- `<url>` is t... |
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