If a developer accidentally pushes directly to the main branch against workflow rules, what is the best corrective action?

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Git - Collaboration Workflows

ARevert the commit on main and enforce branch protection

BDelete the main branch and recreate it

CForce push the previous state without notifying the team

DIgnore the push since it will not affect the workflow

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify corrective measures
Reverting the commit restores main's state and enforcing protection prevents repeats.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Deleting main or force pushing without communication risks data loss; ignoring is unsafe.
Final Answer:
Revert the commit on main and enforce branch protection -> Option A
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