You want to create an alias unstage that runs reset HEAD -- to unstage files. Which command correctly creates this alias?

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Git - Configuration and Aliases

You want to create an alias unstage that runs reset HEAD -- to unstage files. Which command correctly creates this alias?

Agit alias --global unstage 'reset HEAD --'

Bgit config --global alias.unstage reset HEAD --

Cgit config alias.unstage 'reset HEAD --'

Dgit config --global alias.unstage 'reset HEAD --'

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Determine alias scope
Global alias requires --global flag.
Step 2: Quote multi-word command
Command with spaces must be quoted to be treated as one string.
Step 3: Check options
git config --global alias.unstage 'reset HEAD --' uses --global, alias prefix, and quotes the command correctly.
Final Answer:
git config --global alias.unstage 'reset HEAD --' -> Option D
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