How to use the command `git unlock` (with examples)
The git unlock command is part of git-extras and is used to unlock a file in a Git repository so that it can be modified by a commit. This command is often used when a file has been locked and the user wants to regain the ability to make changes and commit them.
Use Case 1: Enable the ability to commit changes of a previously-locked local file
Code:
git unlock path/to/file
Motivation:
If a file has been locked in a Git repository and you want to make changes to it and commit those changes, you need to unlock the file. Using git unlock allows you to regain the ability to modify and commit the file.
Explanation:
git unlock: The command used to unlock a file in a Git repository.path/to/file: The path of the file that you want to unlock. This can be a relative or absolute path.
Example output:
Unlocked file 'path/to/file'
Conclusion:
The git unlock command is a useful tool when working with locked files in a Git repository. It allows you to regain the ability to modify and commit a file that was previously locked. By using git unlock path/to/file, you can unlock the desired file and proceed with making and committing your changes.
