HEAD
/hed/
Definition
A pointer in Git that indicates the currently checked-out commit or branch tip.
Example in context
"HEAD is now at commit a3f8c1 — you're in 'detached HEAD' state after checking out that old tag."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master HEAD in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.