I accidentally deleted a folder that I thought had no relevant content but obviously did. I closed the editor without saving thinking this would restore the files but alas it does not. Is there anyway to restore the data that I deleted?
Did you try to Ctrl + Z or Command + Z? Undo, in other words.
If you were using a version control system (git, subversion, perforce), then you should be able to check out your last saved version.
If you were using some local computer backup software (time machine on mac, etc.) then you can try that.
Otherwise, no.
Damnit. It was on an external hard drive so I doubt a computer rewind would solve the issue. I was hoping the files got moved into a delete folder.
Lesson learned I guess.