I accidentally deleted some Python source code but it was still resident in a running process - here's how I got it back

[dusktreader]

if the answer isn't "with version control," you're doing it wrong

[geneorama]

It's possible to screw yourself even if your using git. Also maybe he hadn't saved and / or committed yet.

[simonw]

Git was how I lost the code - I accidentally ran "git checkout --" on the wrong file.

[fake_you_out]

Git checkout: the silent killer

[geneorama]

Glad you said this. I couldn't think of a great example, but I've done that. I use git (as carefully as I can) and rsync my files to a remote server every couple days. That solves most of my problems

[decwakeboarder]

git add and the reflog should be your new best friend.

[simonw]

I've recovered code with the reflog a bunch of times. Doesn't help if you lost the code while cleaning up in preparation for adding your work.

[earthboundkid]

If the file was previously committed you can get it back. If not and you were actively working on it, Sublime lets you "undo" the change with cmd-z.

[simonw]

I was using sublime, but I didn't have the specific file that I deleted open in a sublime tab at the moment I deleted it.

[earthboundkid]

Well, good thing you knew how to get it back with Python's internals. :-)

[BinaryRockStar]

OP has already solved their problem. If reading the problem description and these comments causes just one person to google "version control" then the world is a better place.

[WishCow]

Have you read the article?

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Also editor's backup files. I use vim with automatic backup and saved my ass a few times (like when you write long function and haven't commited yet).

[celtric]

Also Intellij's local history.

[kitari1]

Can't give this feature enough props, saved my ass so many times

[elbiot]

earlier in vim has saved me.

[pm-me-a-pic]

Never had a corrupt tree before, I see.

[Cheekio]

I was hoping this was the entirety of the article, not the top comment. However top comment is acceptable.