Difference between reset and revert in Git - Quick Revision & Key Differences

Recall & Review

beginner

What does the git reset command do?

git reset moves the current branch pointer to a specified commit, changing the commit history. It can also modify the staging area and working directory depending on options used.

beginner

What is the purpose of git revert?

git revert creates a new commit that undoes the changes introduced by a previous commit, preserving the commit history.

intermediate

How does git reset affect commit history compared to git revert?

git reset rewrites commit history by moving the branch pointer backward, potentially removing commits. git revert keeps history intact by adding a new commit that reverses changes.

beginner

Which command is safer to use on a shared public branch: git reset or git revert?

git revert is safer on shared branches because it preserves history and avoids rewriting commits others may have based work on.

intermediate

Can git reset modify the working directory and staging area?

Yes, depending on the mode (--soft, --mixed, --hard), git reset can change the staging area and working directory along with moving the branch pointer.

What does git revert do?

A Creates a new commit that undoes a previous commit

B Moves the branch pointer to an earlier commit

C Deletes commits permanently

D Resets the staging area only

git revert creates a new commit that reverses changes from a previous commit, preserving history.

Which command rewrites commit history by moving the branch pointer?

A git commit

B git revert

C git reset

D git merge

git reset moves the branch pointer and can rewrite history.

Which is safer to use on a shared branch?

A git revert

B git reset --soft

C git reset --hard

D git clean

git revert is safer because it does not rewrite history.

What does git reset --hard do?

A Deletes untracked files

B Moves branch pointer and resets staging area and working directory

C Creates a new commit

D Only moves branch pointer

--hard resets branch pointer, staging area, and working directory to the specified commit.

Does git revert remove commits from history?

A No, it only resets staging area

B Yes, it deletes commits

C Yes, it moves branch pointer

D No, it adds a new commit that undoes changes

git revert preserves history by adding a new commit that reverses changes.

Explain the difference between git reset and git revert in simple terms.

Think about how each command affects commit history and collaboration.

When would you choose to use git revert instead of git reset?

Consider teamwork and the impact on others' work.