Recovering deleted files in Git is straightforward because Git tracks file history in commits even after deletion. With over 25 years of software development experience and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve recovered numerous accidentally deleted files. Git provides multiple commands to restore files from commit history, whether deleted accidentally or through git operations. This approach helps you retrieve any file that was ever committed to the repository.

Recovering deleted Git branches is possible because Git retains commits for a period even after branch deletion. As the creator of CoreUI with over 25 years of software development experience, I’ve recovered many accidentally deleted branches. Git’s reflog tracks all branch operations including deletions, allowing you to find the commit hash and recreate the branch. This approach helps you restore deleted work without losing commits or branch history.