Deleting files on GitHub

The web-based interface now allows users to easily delete files from their repositories by viewing the file, clicking the delete button, and committing the removal, similar to other web-based edits. This new feature is supported by help articles on creating, moving, renaming, and deleting files. As Git is a version control system, it provides the option to recover deleted files if necessary. However, in cases where a file, such as a secret key or sensitive information, must be completely removed from the repository, users might need to consider more drastic measures to ensure its permanent deletion.