Removing Git History Commit

If you want to remove Git commit history and start fresh with a new branch while keeping your current files, you can follow these steps:

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1. **Create a New Orphan Branch:**

   ```shell
   git checkout --orphan newBranch

This creates a new branch called newBranch with no commit history.

2. Add and Commit Your Current Files:

   1 2	git add -A # Add all files and changes git commit -m "Initial commit"

   This stages and commits all your current files to the new branch.

3. Delete the Old Master Branch:

   1	git branch -D master

   This deletes the old master branch.

4. Rename the Current Branch to Master:

   1	git branch -m newBranch master

   This renames your current branch (newBranch) to master.

5. Force Push the New Master Branch to GitHub:

   1	git push -f origin master

   This force-pushes the new master branch to GitHub, replacing the old one.

6. Optimize Repository Size:

   1	git gc --aggressive --prune=all

   This command optimizes the Git repository by cleaning up unnecessary files and history.

Please be cautious when using `git push -f` as it can rewrite the history on the remote repository. Make sure you understand the implications, especially if others are collaborating on the same repository.