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Git: Undo All Working Dir Changes Including New Files
To undo all changes in your working directory, including new (untracked) files, you can use a combination of Git commands to revert everything to the state of the last commit. Here’s how you can ac...
What Are Some Examples of Commonly Used Practices for Naming Git Branches?
Naming Git branches consistently and descriptively is essential for maintaining clarity and organization in a version control system. Here are some commonly used practices and conventions for namin...
How Do I Copy a Version of a Single File From One Git Branch to Another?
To copy a version of a single file from one Git branch to another, you can use the git checkout command to extract the file from the desired branch and then add and commit it to your current branch...
Removing Multiple Files From a Git Repo That Have Already Been Deleted From Disk
If you have deleted multiple files from your working directory and now need to remove those files from your Git repository, you can follow these steps. This process will ensure that the files are r...
What Should Be in My .Gitignore for an Android Studio Project?
For an Android Studio project, the .gitignore file should exclude files and directories that are specific to the build process, IDE configurations, and other environment-specific files that don't n...
How to Create a .Gitignore File
Creating a .gitignore file is an essential step in managing which files and directories Git should ignore in your repository. Here’s a detailed guide on how to create and configure a .gitignore fil...
How to Rebase Local Branch Onto Remote Master
Rebasing your local branch onto the remote master branch can help you incorporate the latest changes from the master branch into your branch while keeping a clean commit history. Here’s a step-by-s...
How Do I Remove a Single File From the Staging Area (Undo Git Add)?
If you've added a file to the staging area with git add but want to remove it from the staging area without affecting your working directory (i.e., undo the git add), you can use the git reset comm...
Undo Git Pull, How to Bring Repos to Old State
If you have performed a git pull and want to undo it, bringing your repository back to its previous state, you can use one of several approaches depending on the exact situation. Here are the metho...
How Do I Diff the Same File Between Two Different Commits on the Same Branch?
To diff the same file between two different commits on the same branch in Git, you can use the git diff command with the commit hashes and the file path. Here's how you can do it: Steps to Diff the...
Ignoring Any 'Bin' Directory on a Git Project
To ignore any directory named bin in a Git project, you can configure the .gitignore file appropriately. The .gitignore file tells Git which files and directories to ignore in all locations within ...
How to Compare a Local Git Branch With Its Remote Branch
Comparing a local Git branch with its remote counterpart is a common task to understand the differences in commits and changes between the two. Below are several methods to achieve this comparison....
Why There Are Two Ways to Unstage a File in Git?
In Git, there are indeed two primary commands to unstage a file: git reset and git restore. Each serves a specific purpose and fits different workflows and stages of development. Let's explore the ...
Remove a Git Commit Which Has Not Been Pushed
If you want to remove a commit that has not been pushed to the remote repository, you have several options. The right approach depends on whether you want to discard the changes entirely or keep th...
How Can I Know if a Branch Has Been Already Merged Into Master?
To determine if a branch has already been merged into the master branch in Git, you can use several methods. Here are a few common approaches: 1. Using git branch --merged This command lists the br...
.Gitignore Exclude Folder but Include Specific Subfolder
To exclude an entire folder in a Git repository except for a specific subfolder, you can use the .gitignore file with a combination of exclude (*) and include (!) rules. Suppose you have the follow...
How to Prevent Fluent Bit's Tail Input from Missing Log Lines
If Fluent Bit's tail input only captures the initial lines of your log files and does not capture subsequent entries until a restart, the problem is likely due to how file changes are being monitor...
How to Execute a Script in a Distroless Fluent-bit Container?
A Fluent-bit container typically uses a distroless image, which only contains the application and its runtime dependencies. This type of image lacks common tools like a shell, package manager, or o...
What's the Purpose of Time_Key in Fluent Bit Parsers?
To understand the Time_Key option, it helps to know that when you don't specify this option, Fluent Bit uses the current system time as the timestamp for each log entry. When you use the Time_Key o...
How to Check for Fluent Bit Internal Errors
To check for internal errors in Fluent Bit, you should set the Log_Level option in the [SERVICE] section to debug: Service Section Flush 1 Daemon off Log_Level debug ... When you r...
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