Git Delete Pruned Branch

When working with Git, it's common to have many branches that are no longer needed. These branches can be deleted to keep your repository clean.

Sometimes, you may encounter a situation where you have pruned a branch that is still showing up in the Git branch list. This can happen if you are working with a remote repository and have deleted the branch on the remote but not on your local repository.

Here is the command to delete a pruned branch:

git branch -d -r <remote_name>/<pruned_branch_name>

• -d option is used to delete the branch.
• -r option is used to delete the remote branch.
• <remote_name>/<pruned_branch_name> is the name of the pruned branch.

For example, if you have a pruned branch named feature-123 on the remote named origin, your command would be:

git branch -d -r origin/feature-123

This will delete the pruned branch from your local repository as well.

It's important to note that once a branch is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you have a backup or have merged any necessary changes before deleting a branch.

In summary, the git branch -d -r command is used to delete a pruned branch from both the remote and local repository. Use it with caution and make sure to have a backup of your work.