> I'm incredibly hesitant to try any sort of complex git operation because of the risk that I might lose my in-progress commits.
correct way of learning git is every time you want to use a "complex"/dangerous commands in git, you `cd /tmp` and create a git repository there. then create some commits, branches and experiment. you will NOT lose anything, but you will learn a lot.
I did and do this every time I have doubts. and with time you will understand how non-dangerous git commands are.
"dangerous" part comes from the user, not the software, and it is okay. when you accidentally kick a corner of a furniture, that does not make that furniture "dangerous".
> I'm incredibly hesitant to try any sort of complex git operation because of the risk that I might lose my in-progress commits.
correct way of learning git is every time you want to use a "complex"/dangerous commands in git, you `cd /tmp` and create a git repository there. then create some commits, branches and experiment. you will NOT lose anything, but you will learn a lot.
I did and do this every time I have doubts. and with time you will understand how non-dangerous git commands are.
"dangerous" part comes from the user, not the software, and it is okay. when you accidentally kick a corner of a furniture, that does not make that furniture "dangerous".