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Explain what a "detached HEAD" is and how you might end up in one.
Explain what a "detached HEAD" is and how you might end up in one.
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A detached HEAD occurs when you check out a specific commit rather than a branch. This temporary state allows you to navigate through the history of the repository without making changes to the branches.