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What does "reflog" mean in programming?
reflog is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A Git log of all reference changes (commits, checkouts, resets) that allows recovering lost commits. The reflog is local and not shared with remotes, but it is a lifesaver after an accidental reset.
Example
"I accidentally reset --hard, but reflog showed the previous HEAD and I recovered the commit."
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