# Introduction <div class="alert alert-warning" role="alert"> <p>ð§âðŧ New to Git or LabEx? We recommend starting with the <b><a style="color: unset;text-decoration: underline;" href="https://labex.io/courses/quick-start-with-git" target="_blank">Quick Start with Git</a></b> course.</p> </div> Git is a popular version control system that allows developers to track changes in their codebase. However, sometimes it becomes necessary to completely remove a file from the repository's history. This lab will guide you through the process of purging a file from Git's history.
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