π 2023-08-17 β Session: Resolved Git large file issues with interactive rebase
π 20:00β20:25
π·οΈ Labels: Git, Version Control, File Management, Interactive Rebase
π Project: Dev
β Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The session aimed to address and resolve issues related to large files in Git commit history, ensuring compliance with GitHubβs file size constraints.
Key Activities
- Removed large files from a Git commit using Git Large File Storage (LFS) and amended the commit.
- Executed Git commands to reset and checkout files in the
notebooks
directory. - Explored Git object enumeration during push operations to understand file tracking.
- Verified removal of large files from Git history and managed commit history by squashing commits using interactive rebase.
- Resolved issues with large files in commits post-rebase and ensured proper reset and force push of changes.
- Managed untracked large files and unstaged changes using
git restore
andgit reset
commands.
Achievements
- Successfully removed and managed large files in Git commit history.
- Clarified the process of squashing commits and using interactive rebase for efficient commit management.
- Ensured compliance with GitHubβs file size limits by effectively managing large files.
Pending Tasks
- Monitor the repository for any future large file issues and apply learned strategies as necessary.