What is the difference between git revert and git reset?

Short answer: Comman Description Safe for shared repos? git revert Creates a new commit that undoes changes from a previous commit ✅ Yes git reset Moves the branch pointer back to a previous commit, potentially removing commits ❌ No (rewrites history)

Example code

If you realize a commit caused an error: git revert will make a new commit that undoes it. git reset will erase it as if it never happened (good for local cleanup).

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s team uses GitHub PRs with reviews and CI checks so broken builds never reach production unnoticed.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.