git-reflog:tldr:6a19b

The command "git reflog ${branch_name}" is used to view the reference log for a specific branch in Git.

Explanation:

• "git reflog" is a command used to view the reference log in Git. The reference log tracks the history of all reference updates, including commits, branch creations/deletions, merges, rebase operations, etc.
• "${branch_name}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the name of the branch for which you want to view the reference log. For example, if you want to view the reference log for the branch "feature/branch1", you would replace "${branch_name}" with "feature/branch1".

By running this command, Git will display a list of reference updates for the specified branch in reverse chronological order. Each reference update will be accompanied by a unique identifier (commit hash or symbolic reference) and a message indicating the action that was performed. This can be helpful for tracking down lost or deleted commits, identifying when and how branches were modified, and understanding the history of a branch.