Git hooks are scripts that run automatically before or after Git does something. They're powerful tools for automating tasks in your workflow! 🛠️

Types of Git Hooks ⚙️

  • Client-side hooks: Run on the developer's machine
    • pre-commit
    • post-commit
    • pre-push
  • Server-side hooks: Run on the remote repository
    • pre-receive
    • post-receive
    • update

Common Use Cases 📌

  • Run linters or tests before committing ✅
  • Enforce code formatting standards 📝
  • Automate deployment processes 🚀
  • Trigger CI/CD pipelines 🧪

Example: Pre-commit Hook 📁

#!/bin/sh
# .git/hooks/pre-commit
echo "Running pre-commit checks..."
# Add your custom commands here

Best Practices 📌

  1. Store hooks in the .git/hooks directory
  2. Use template files for consistency 📁
  3. Avoid making hooks too complex ⚠️
  4. Test hooks in a local repository 🧪

Expand your knowledge about Git automation to learn more about advanced techniques! 📚

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