Git · Middle · Question 8 of 75

You ran `git reset --hard` and lost a commit. How can you get it back?

✓Correct answer: Find it in git reflog and reset or branch to it
2It's gone; reset deletes commits permanently
3Run git revert --hard to undo the reset

Explanation

The reflog records every position HEAD and branches had locally, usually for 90 days. git branch rescue <hash> brings the commit back.

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