If you've found yourself needing to revert your Git repository back to the state it was in just 10 minutes ago, 🤩 you're in luck!
Git provides a simple command that allows you to do just that using the @ symbol. Here's a quick guide on how to perform this action safely and effectively.
Step-by-Step Guide
Open Your Terminal and navigate to the root directory of your Git repository using your terminal or command line interface.
Use the reset command to reset your repository to the exact state it was in 10 minutes ago, enter the following command:
git reset --hard "@{10.minutes.ago}"
This command references the repository's state as it was 10 minutes before the current moment. The --hard option means that all changes in your working directory that were made since that time will be permanently discarded.
Reflect Changes Remotely (if needed) -> If you need to push these changes to a remote repository (e.g., GitHub or GitLab), perform a force push with the following command:
git push origin HEAD --force
Be cautious as this will overwrite the remote repository's current state to match your local repository.
Important Considerations
Data Loss Caution: The --hard option means that all uncommitted changes will be lost. Ensure that you back up any important work before executing the command.
Collaboration Matters: If you are working in a team, make sure to communicate with your colleagues before making any force changes, as it could impact their workflow.
Final point
Resetting your Git repository to a previous state can be incredibly useful, especially when you’ve made unwanted changes. With the command mentioned above, you can quickly roll back to the state of your repository from 10 minutes ago.
Just remember to be careful with uncommitted changes and to keep your team in the loop when working collaboratively. Happy coding!
