Git Remove File

Introduction

In Git, removing a file from a repository can be done using the git rm command. This command removes the file from the working directory and stages the removal for the next commit.

Syntax

The syntax for removing a file in Git is as follows:

git rm <filename>

Example

Suppose we want to remove a file named example.txt from our repository. Here's how we can do it using Git:

git rm example.txt

This will remove example.txt from the repository and stage the removal for the next commit.

Options

• -f, --force: This option is used to force the removal of a file even if it has been modified.
• -r, --recursive: This option is used to remove a directory and its contents recursively.

Conclusion

Removing a file from a Git repository is a straightforward process using the git rm command. By using this command, the file is removed from the repository and staged for the next commit. Remember to use the correct options, such as -r for recursively removing a directory and its contents, and -f to force the removal of a file that has been modified.