Fix a Git detached head?

Question

I was doing some work in my repository and noticed a file had local changes. I didn\'t want them anymore so I deleted the file, thinking I can just checkout a fresh copy. I

Answer 1

Normally HEAD points to a branch. When it is not pointing to a branch instead when it points to a commit hash like 69e51 it means you have a detached HEAD. You need to point it two a branch to fix the issue. You can do two things to fix it.

1. git checkout other_branch // Not possible when you need the code in that commit hash
2. create a new branch and point the commit hash to the newly created branch.

HEAD must point to a branch, not a commit hash is the golden rule.