Git Reset
Git reset moves the current branch pointer to another commit. Its mode may also change the staging area and working files to match.
Another example
A developer has one unpushed commit plus staged and unstaged edits. After saving a backup reference, soft, mixed, or hard reset must change only the intended layers. Hard reset can erase uncommitted work and should not casually rewrite shared history.
Main parts
- 01branch ref
- 02index
- 03working tree
Use it when
Use this term for a local pointer move only when you understand the effects on staging and working files.
Do not use it when
Do not use --hard with an unchecked target or unsaved work, and do not rewrite public branches.
Name used in code
git reset [--soft|--mixed|--hard] <commit> Before you ship
Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback.
Outcome: Use Git Reset to release or recover the change safely, with a clear record. User context: A developer has one unpushed commit plus staged and unstaged edits. After saving a backup reference, soft, mixed, or hard reset must change only the intended layers. Hard reset can erase uncommitted work and should not casually rewrite shared history. Delivery concept or operation: Git Reset. Why it fits: Use this term for a local pointer move only when you understand the effects on staging and working files. Do not use it when: Do not use --hard with an unchecked target or unsaved work, and do not rewrite public branches. Delivery requirements: Name the code repository and target. List preconditions, changes, review and CI checks, conflict and data-loss risks, release order, and the rollback or recovery command. Repository safeguards: Keep unpublished work and a clear history. Do not run destructive steps without an explicit backup. Check the exact code diff and remote target before publishing. Acceptance criteria: Review the intended diff and pass all required checks. Keep the target version traceable. Practice failure recovery and keep published history clear. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): It is official for that source. Other platforms or teams may use the term in another way. Unknowns to confirm: Repository, branch, team activity, release environment, approval owner, protected checks, and rollback target.
Check this request
Review the current use of Git Reset. Definition: Git reset moves the current branch pointer to another commit. Its mode may also change the staging area and working files to match. Release checks: Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.