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Fix Git Mistakes: Hands-on Labs for Git Switch, File Recovery, and Commit Removal

Git is the backbone of modern software development, but its complexity can often lead to frustration. Whether you are struggling with messy commit histories or accidentally deleted files, mastering the right commands is essential. This guide highlights five hands-on labs from the LabEx Git learning path designed to transform you from a Git novice into a confident version control expert through real-world scenarios.

Git Switch vs Git Checkout

Git Switch vs Git Checkout

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 30 minutes

Explore the differences between Git switch and Git checkout commands, learn when to use each, and master your Git workflow. Practical examples and use cases included.

Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial →

Tagging Your Project's History

Tagging Your Project's History

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes

Learn how to use Git tags to mark important milestones in your project's history. Practice creating lightweight and annotated tags, and listing tags in a repository using a time machine software project scenario.

Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial →

Recover the Lost Files

Recover the Lost Files

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes

Learn how to recover accidentally deleted files using Git's powerful recovery features. Practice using git reflog, git reset, and git commit to restore your project to its previous state.

Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial →

How to Undo and Remove a Specific Git Commit from Current Branch

How to Undo and Remove a Specific Git Commit from Current Branch

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes

Learn how to undo and remove a specific Git commit from the current branch. Discover the best practices for managing Git commit history and restoring removed commits.

Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial →

How to Ignore EXE Files in a Git Repository Using GitIgnore

How to Ignore EXE Files in a Git Repository Using GitIgnore

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes

Learn how to use the .gitignore file to ignore all .exe files in your Git repository, ensuring they are not tracked or committed. Discover the power of the .gitignore file for managing your project's files.

Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial →

Mastering Git is not about memorizing every command; it is about knowing which tool to use when challenges arise. These five labs provide the practical, hands-on experience needed to handle real-world version control scenarios with ease. Ready to level up your development workflow? Dive into these interactive exercises on LabEx and start building a cleaner, more resilient codebase today.

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