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Git config alias for backup and restore of current branch
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| [alias] | |
| backup-create = "!f() { git branch -f backup-$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD) && echo 'Backup created. Use git backup-restore to restore.'; }; f" | |
| backup-restore = "!f() { echo 'Are you sure you want to overwrite the current branch with the latest backup? This cannot be undone!'; select result in Yes No; do [[ $result == "Yes" ]] && git reset --hard backup-$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD) && echo 'Backup restored.'; break; done; }; f" |
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