Git 'index.lock' File Exists? A Guide to Easily Unlock Your Repository

Ever encountered the 'fatal: Unable to create .git/index.lock': File exists. error while performing a Git operation? This usually means another Git process is running or a previous one crashed. This article from wiki.lib00.com delves into the purpose of the .git/index.lock file and provides a clear, four-step solution to help you quickly resolve repository lock issues, from diagnosing the problem to safely removing the lock file and restoring your normal Git workflow.