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GIT remove file from commit https://stackoverflow.com/a/30360954/417899
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NOTE: THIS ONE WILL NOT REMOVE THE FILE FROM MASTER REPO, BUT REMOVE FROM CHANGES
git checkout origin/master <path_to_file>
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WARNING : This will remove file from your MASTER REPO!!
I came across this question while Googling for "git remove folder from tracking". The OP's question lead me to the answer. I am summarizing it here for future generations.
Question
How do I remove a folder from my git repository without deleting it from my local machine (i.e., development environment)?
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Step 1. Add the folder path to your repo's root .gitignore file.
path_to_your_folder/
Step 2. Remove the folder from your local git tracking, but keep it on your disk.
git rm -r --cached path_to_your_folder/
Step 3. Push your changes to your git repo.
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