How to Safely Discard Changes in a Specific Directory with Git

This guide explains how to use Git's modern "git restore" command, the classic "git checkout" syntax, and "git clean" to safely discard tracked changes or remove untracked files in a chosen directory, including safety tips like dry‑run options.

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How to Safely Discard Changes in a Specific Directory with Git

Code Mala Tang

Mar 29, 2025 · Fundamentals

Master Git: Revert, Reset, Checkout & Restore Commands Explained

Learn how to safely undo changes in Git using commands like git revert, git reset (soft, mixed, hard), git checkout, and git restore, with clear explanations, usage examples, and best‑practice tips to keep your project history clean and recover lost work.

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Master Git: Revert, Reset, Checkout & Restore Commands Explained

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Feb 22, 2020 · Fundamentals

Why Git Added git switch and git restore to Replace git checkout

Git 2.23 splits the overloaded git checkout command into two focused commands—git switch for branch operations and git restore for file recovery—making version‑control workflows clearer and reducing confusion for new users.

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Why Git Added git switch and git restore to Replace git checkout