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Git Force Push: Do’s & Don’ts (Quick Guide)
Force push (git push –force) overwrites the remote branch to match your local branch, even if it rewrites commit history. ✅ Do Prefer –force-with-lease (safer than –force): git fetch origin git push –force-with-lease origin my-branch Force-push only your feature branches (e.g., feature/*, bugfix/*). Create a backup branch/tag first (easy rollback): git fetch origin git branch…
Azure DevOps Directory Variables
Azure DevOps pipelines provide predefined variables to reference paths, workspaces, and directories consistently. Here’s a simplified two-column version for better mobile responsiveness: Variable Description & Example Paths $(Build.SourcesDirectory) Sources folder where repository code is checked out. Linux: /home/vsts/work/1/s Windows: C:\agent\_work\1\s $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory) Folder used for staging build artifacts before publishing. Linux: /home/vsts/work/1/a Windows: C:\agent\_work\1\a $(Build.BinariesDirectory) Folder…
Commonly Confused English Words Every Tech Professional Should Know
Communication in tech isn’t just about code — it’s also about clarity. Whether you’re writing documentation, naming variables, or emailing clients, using the right words can change how your message is understood. Many professionals, especially those who use English as a second language, find it challenging to distinguish between words that sound similar but mean…
🧩 Modern C# Operators and Syntax Cheatsheet (C# 6–12 & Beyond)
C# has evolved tremendously — from a verbose OOP language into a sleek, expressive, and modern programming language. With each version, Microsoft introduced powerful operators that make code safer, more concise, and easier to read. Here’s your ultimate guide to all the important operators you should know in modern C#. 🔹 1. Null-Coalescing & Safe…
⌨️ The Ultimate Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (Windows, Office, Browser & Developer Tools)
Keyboard shortcuts are the secret weapon of productivity. They help you work faster, stay focused, and reduce mouse dependency. Whether you’re using Windows, Microsoft Office, browsers, or coding tools like Visual Studio and VS Code, this guide covers all the essential shortcuts you should know. 🧭 General Windows Shortcuts Alt + Tab — Switch between…
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