getting back deleted files with git

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If I create a new branch and then delete files, can I get them back by checking out a previous commit?

for example:

git checkout -b get-rid-of-useless-files

rm useless.js

Oh no!

git checkout

phew(?)

manojlds · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-01 20:54:39Z

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Yes, if a file is already checked in and you delete it, you can get it back:

git checkout -- path/to/deleted/file

answered Jun 1, 2013 at 20:54

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Ravit D · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-02 15:48:00Z

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To add to manojids answer, if you already git rm /path/to/deleted/file you can still git reset HEAD /path/to/deleted/file and then git checkout -- /path/to/deleted/file

answered Jun 2, 2013 at 15:48

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