[Git truncate 2 months history] #git #tip

Git truncate 2 months history.md

• Git truncate 2 months history

  This is only use for Release repo

  • Fetch 2 months ago:

  git fetch --shallow-since="2 month ago"

  • Get oldest commit available

  git log --oneline

  • Start a Fresh Temporary Branch

  git checkout --orphan temp-branch <commit-hash>

  • Save the Base State

  git add -A
  git commit -m "New repo start: 2 months ago"

  • Replay the Rest of the Month

  git cherry-pick <commit-hash>..main

  • Switch Branches Locally

  git branch -D main
  git branch -m main

  • Force-Push to the Remote Server

  git push origin main --force