Discarding unstaged changes in specific files allows you to revert unwanted modifications without affecting other files in your working directory. As the creator of CoreUI with over 25 years of development experience, I frequently discard experimental changes or accidental modifications when working on complex features. The most precise approach uses git checkout with the file path to restore the file to its last committed state. This method provides surgical control over change management while preserving other work in progress.

Viewing differences between files and commits is essential for understanding what changes have been made in your codebase. As the creator of CoreUI with over 25 years of development experience, I use git diff daily to review modifications before committing and to understand code evolution. The basic git diff command shows unstaged changes, providing a clear view of what has been modified in your working directory. This command is fundamental for code review and maintaining code quality in any project.