git remove recent local commit

If you want to remove the most recent local commit in Git, you have a couple of options depending on whether you want to keep the changes in your working directory or discard them entirely.

Option 1: Remove the commit but keep changes in the working directory

If you want to undo the last commit but keep your changes in the working directory, you can use the reset command with the --soft option:

git reset --soft HEAD~1

This command moves the HEAD pointer back by one commit, effectively undoing the commit but preserving your changes in the staging area. This is useful if you realized you made a mistake but want to fix it and recommit.

Option 2: Remove the commit and discard changes

If you want to remove the commit and discard all changes, use the reset command with the --hard option:

git reset --hard HEAD~1

This command will remove the last commit and delete all changes from your working directory. Be careful with this command, as it will permanently discard your changes.

Important Considerations

• Backup: Before using git reset --hard, make sure you have backups of any important changes, as this command will delete them.
• Collaboration: If you've already pushed the commit to a remote repository and others have pulled it, you'll need to communicate with your team. In such cases, it's generally better to use git revert to create a new commit that undoes the changes, rather than rewriting history with reset.