Git Hard Reset to Commit ID - Shell-Bash

Introduction

In Git, a hard reset is a powerful command that allows you to undo commits and move the branch pointer to a specific commit. It discards all the changes and history after the target commit, making it useful when you want to remove unwanted commits or revert to a specific state in your project.

This guide will explain how to perform a hard reset to a commit ID using the Shell-Bash command line. It includes step-by-step instructions and code examples in Markdown format.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the hard reset, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

• Git is installed on your machine.
• You have a Git repository initialized or cloned.
• You have the commit ID to which you want to reset.

Instructions

Step 1: Locate the commit ID

To perform a hard reset to a specific commit, you need to know the commit ID. Use the following command to view the commit history and identify the commit ID:

git log

This command will display a list of commits, including their IDs, messages, authors, and timestamps.

Step 2: Perform the hard reset

Once you have the commit ID, use the following command to perform a hard reset:

git reset --hard <commit ID>

Replace <commit ID> with the actual commit ID you want to reset to.

Caution: Be careful while using the hard reset command, as it permanently removes commits and their associated changes.

Step 3: Verify the reset

After executing the hard reset command, verify that the reset was successful by checking the commit history. Use the following command:

git log

This command will display the commit history starting from the reset commit ID. Ensure that the commit history matches your expectations.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should now be able to perform a hard reset to a specific commit ID using the Shell-Bash command line. The hard reset command is a valuable tool, but remember to use it with caution and ensure that you have a backup of any important changes before resetting.