What is the difference between git reset –soft, –mixed, and –hard?

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What is the difference between git reset –soft, –mixed, and –hard?

Key points

  • --soft keeps changes in staging and working directory
  • --mixed resets staging but preserves working directory
  • --hard has the most destructive effect, discarding all changes
  • Each option moves the HEAD pointer differently

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