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Git Hooks and Automation: Streamlining Workflows

Difficulty: advanced
Est. Time: 60 minutes
Prerequisites:
  • Advanced Git Commands: Cherry-Picking and Interactive Rebase
Git Hooks and Automation: Streamlining Workflows
•15 min•
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Git Hooks and Automation: Streamlining Workflows

Git hooks are scripts that run automatically at certain points in the Git workflow. They allow you to enforce rules, automate tasks, or integrate with external tools.

Table of Contents

  • Pre-Commit Hook
  • Post-Merge Hook
  • Setting Up Hooks
  • Exercise: Automating Tasks with Hooks

Pre-Commit Hook

A pre-commit hook runs before a commit is created. For example, you can use it to run tests or lint code:


  #!/bin/sh
  echo "Running pre-commit hook..."
  npm test

Post-Merge Hook

A post-merge hook runs after a merge is completed. For example, you can trigger deployment scripts:


  #!/bin/sh
  echo "Running post-merge hook..."
  ./deploy.sh

Exercise

Set up a pre-commit hook to print a message before each commit. Experiment with other hooks like post-merge or pre-push.

Coming Up Next

In the next part of this series, we’ll explore common Git workflows and best practices for collaboration.

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