Deleted All Desktop File

[Amazing-Mi]

I am new to Github/ Vs Code. I was trying to submit an Assignment and it switch from my created repository to master. Now I can not see any of my file on my desktop. I do not have it I local history and I don't have Time Machine backup . It keeps saying I have 10k changes and I don't have any commit please I need help not blames

[ahmeddoghri]

It sounds like you might have accidentally switched branches or lost your uncommitted work. When you switched from your repository branch to master, your changes didn’t show up because they weren’t committed to master. Here’s what you can try:
1. Check Your Branch:
Open your terminal, navigate to your repository folder, and run:

git branch

Look for any branch that might be the one you were working on. If you find it, switch back by running:

git checkout your_branch_name

2.	Review Your Changes:

Run:

git status

This command will list any modified files. Sometimes Git shows a huge number of changes because of differences like line endings, so don’t panic if it looks overwhelming.

3.	Use Git Reflog:

Even if you didn’t commit your work, Git often keeps a record of recent activity. Try running:

git reflog

Look through the list for a commit or a state where your files were present. If you find one, you can create a new branch from that commit:

git checkout -b recovered_commit_hash

4.	Look on Your Disk:

Sometimes your files are still on your computer even if they’re not showing in VS Code. Open your file explorer and go to your repository’s folder to see if they’re there. Also, check your Recycle Bin or Trash in case they were accidentally deleted.
5. Check for VS Code Backups:
VS Code might have saved some temporary files or snapshots of your work if you had an extension that does local history. Take a look in the Source Control tab or any extension-specific backup folder.
6. Consider File Recovery Tools:
If it turns out the files are really missing from your disk and there’s no backup, you might have to resort to file recovery software. The sooner you try this, the better your chances of recovering the lost data.

For the future, try committing your work frequently—even if it’s just local commits—so you don’t lose progress. And if possible, set up some form of backup (like Time Machine or cloud backups) to avoid this situation again.

I hope this helps, and I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this frustrating situation!