git-update-ref
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Git Update Ref Command: Delete Ref
Use for delete ref with Git Update Ref. Exact CLI syntax to delete ref using Git Update Ref.
When to use this: Use for delete ref with Git Update Ref.
Command Syntax
git update-ref -d <ref>git update-ref -d <ref>Command Breakdown
-d- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to delete 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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