Fixing Mistakes

Mistakes are an inevitable part of any development process, especially when working with version control like Git. Whether you accidentally committed the wrong file, merged branches incorrectly, or made a mess during a rebase, knowing how to fix these mistakes is essential for maintaining a clean and functional repository.

In this chapter, we'll explore various strategies for fixing common mistakes in Git. You'll learn about undoing commits, resetting changes, using the reflog to recover lost references, and handling unintended merges. By the end of this chapter, you should feel empowered to tackle and fix your Git errors confidently.