Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Git Reset

This video tutorial covers advanced Git commands, focusing on the Git reset command and its three modes: mixed, soft, and hard. The instructor explains how each mode affects the working directory, staging area, and repository. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using these commands cautiously, especially on public branches, to avoid unexpected behavior. The video also introduces the concept of resetting by a specific number of commits and concludes with a brief mention of the Git revert command, which will be discussed in the next lecture.

Why is it important to understand how Git reset commands work?

What is the significance of the Git log command after performing a reset?

How can you reset a specific number of commits using Git?

What should you do if you want to revert changes without modifying history?