git-update-ref
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Git Update Ref Command: Update HEAD Ref
Use for update HEAD ref with Git Update Ref. Exact CLI syntax to update HEAD ref using Git Update Ref.
When to use this: Use for update HEAD ref with Git Update Ref.
Command Syntax
git update-ref -m <message> <HEAD> <object>git update-ref -m <message> <HEAD> <object>Command Breakdown
-m- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to update HEAD ref using Git Update Ref.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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