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git-reset:tldr:fb527

git-reset: Interactively unstage portions of a file.
$ git reset --patch ${filename}
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The command "git reset --patch ${filename}" allows you to selectively unstage changes in a specific file. Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:

  • "git reset": This is the Git command used to undo changes in your repository. It allows you to move the current branch pointer to a specific commit, effectively resetting the branch to that commit.
  • "--patch": This option instructs Git to enter interactive patch mode when reset is performed. It helps you choose which changes to unstage from the file, rather than unstaging all changes at once.
  • "${filename}": This parameter specifies the name of the file you want to selectively unstage changes from. You need to replace "${filename}" with the actual name of the file you're working with.

Overall, the "git reset --patch" command is useful when you want to review and unstage specific changes within a file, giving you more control over the commit you're preparing.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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