Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp - Git Restore

This video tutorial explains the git restore command, which is used to undo changes in a Git repository. It covers how to use git restore to revert changes in the working directory and move files from the staging area back to the working directory. The tutorial provides practical examples and highlights the benefits of using git restore. It also briefly introduces related commands like git revert and git reset, emphasizing the importance of understanding git restore first.

What is the primary function of the git restore command?

• To merge two branches together

• To create a new branch in the repository

• To revert changes to a previous commit or remove unwanted changes

• To permanently delete files from the repository

When using git restore, what happens if you do not specify a commit?

• It will restore to a random commit

• It will restore to the most recent commit

• It will not perform any action

• It will restore to the first commit

How can you use git restore to move a file from the staging area back to the working directory?

• By using git restore with the --staged option

• By using git restore with the --soft option

• By using git restore with the --merge option

• By using git restore with the --hard option

What is the effect of using git restore on a file in the working directory?

• It deletes the file permanently

• It stages the file for commit

• It reverts the file to the state of the last commit

• It creates a backup of the file

Which command is used to compare changes with the last commit before using git restore?

• git commit

• git status

• git diff

• git log

What is a key difference between git restore and git reset?

• git restore reverts changes to a previous commit, while git reset can change the commit history

• git reset is used for deleting files permanently

• git reset is used for creating new branches

• git restore is used for merging branches

Why is it important to understand the differences between git restore, git revert, and git reset?

• Because they all perform the same function

• Because they are only used in advanced Git operations

• Because they are used in different programming languages

• Because they have similar names but different functionalities