What are some techniques for rolling back changes in Git?

What are some techniques for rolling back changes in Git?

There are several techniques for rolling back changes in Git, including using git reset, git revert, and git checkout. Would you like to know more about each of these?

Yes, please explain git reset.

git reset is used to reset your current HEAD to a specified state. You can use it to unstage files or to discard commits. There are three main options: --soft, --mixed, and --hard. Each option affects your working directory and staging area differently.

What about git revert?

git revert creates a new commit that undoes the changes made by a previous commit. This is a safe way to roll back changes because it doesn't alter the commit history.

And how does git checkout work for rolling back?

git checkout can be used to switch branches or restore working tree files. If you want to discard changes in your working directory, you can use git checkout -- <file> to revert a specific file to its last committed state.