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Discover the best practices for using Git and learn how to restore deleted files in your repository to prevent loss of your work.
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How to Restore Your Lost Work in Git: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recovery

If you've ever experienced the sinking feeling of losing your work due to an unexpected Git error, you’re not alone. This may happen if you accidentally delete files or make changes that result in loss of important project data. In this post, we’ll guide you through a recent scenario involving the loss of a C+ + project when Git was mishandled, and we’ll show you how to recover your files while discussing best practices to avoid such pitfalls in the future.

The Scenario: Lost Work Due to Git Errors

A developer recently faced a crisis when they attempted to clean up their GitHub repository and accidentally deleted essential files from their local development environment in Visual Studio. After deleting previous commits on GitHub, the user returned to Visual Studio only to find that crucial files had disappeared. Panic set in as they realized their months of hard work seemed to be gone.

Solution: How to Recover Deleted Files in Git

Step 1: Use Git Logs to Find Previous Commits

The first step in recovery is to check your Git history. Use the git log command to identify previous commits.

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This provides a list of all your past commits, which serves as a roadmap for recovery. Look for commits that contain the lost files.

Step 2: Revert Deletions

After you've identified the commits that contained the deleted files, you can use the revert command:

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Replace <commit_hash> with the actual hash of the commit you want to revert. This will create a new commit that undoes the changes made in the specified commit, effectively restoring the deleted files.

Step 3: Regular Backups Through Commits

Another invaluable recovery tactic is to create frequent commits. Treat each commit as a recovery point—you can always roll back to a previous commit if something goes awry:

Commit regularly: Instead of just committing once a month, make an effort to commit every time you reach a significant milestone.

Push changes to your remote repository: After committing locally, be sure to push those changes to GitHub. This way, both your local and remote repositories stay synchronized.

Step 4: Prevent Future Loss

To minimize the risk of data loss in the future, consider adopting these best practices:

Maintain separate repositories for projects: Keeping each project in its own repository helps avoid confusion and accidental deletions.

Avoid deleting files directly from GitHub: Deleting files locally and subsequently committing those deletions ensures that Git tracks these changes properly.

Educate yourself on Git: Understanding how Git works fundamentally—commits, branches, history—will empower you to navigate it more effectively and confidently.

Configure Visual Studio settings: Check that your Visual Studio is not set to perform destructive git actions automatically. This could be adjusted in the settings under source control configurations.

Conclusion

Losing your work can be a distressing experience, especially when using version control systems like Git. However, with the right steps and precautionary measures in place, you can recover lost files and prevent data loss in the future. Git is a powerful tool that, when used correctly, can save your work and give you peace of mind.

Embrace these practices, commit often, and enjoy your coding journey!