Is it safe to use interactive rebase on public branches?

No, this skill emphasizes best practices such as rebasing only local commits to avoid rewriting shared history and causing conflicts for collaborators.

How does Git Bisect work within this skill?

The skill guides you through the process of marking 'good' and 'bad' commits to perform a binary search, including instructions for running automated bisect scripts.

What is the benefit of using Git Worktrees over Stash?

Worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out in separate directories simultaneously, meaning you don't have to put your current work in progress on hold to fix a bug.

Can this skill help me recover deleted commits?

Yes, it provides detailed instructions on using the Git Reflog to identify and restore commits that were lost during resets or accidental branch deletions.

Git Advanced Workflows

Name: Git Advanced Workflows
Author: drgaciw

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Developer Tools

Optimizes version control with advanced Git techniques like rebasing, cherry-picking, and bisecting for a cleaner repository history.

About

This skill empowers developers to master sophisticated Git operations that go beyond standard branching and merging. It provides domain-specific guidance on cleaning up commit history through interactive rebasing, isolating bugs using binary searches with bisect, managing multiple branches simultaneously via worktrees, and recovering lost work using the reflog. Ideal for senior developers and teams managing complex codebases, it ensures a linear, professional commit history while providing the safety nets needed to resolve conflicts and recover from accidental data loss with confidence.

Key Features

Automated and manual Git Bisect workflows for efficient bug hunting
Interactive rebase automation for squashing and cleaning commit history
0 GitHub stars
Strategic cherry-picking for granular commit management across branches
Context switching without stashing using Git Worktrees
Advanced recovery strategies for lost commits using the Git Reflog

Use Cases

Performing binary searches to identify the exact commit that introduced a regression
Refining local commit history into logical steps before submitting a pull request
Managing multiple active feature branches simultaneously without disrupting local environments

About

Key Features

Automated and manual Git Bisect workflows for efficient bug hunting
Interactive rebase automation for squashing and cleaning commit history
0 GitHub stars
Strategic cherry-picking for granular commit management across branches
Context switching without stashing using Git Worktrees
Advanced recovery strategies for lost commits using the Git Reflog

Use Cases

Performing binary searches to identify the exact commit that introduced a regression
Refining local commit history into logical steps before submitting a pull request
Managing multiple active feature branches simultaneously without disrupting local environments