Git hooks are scripts that Git executes before or after events such as commit, push, and receive. These hooks are placed in the .git/hooks directory of a Git repository. They allow developers to automate workflows, enforce coding standards, and manage version control processes more effectively.
History: Git hooks have been part of Git since its inception by Linus Torvalds in 2005. Over time, their functionality has been expanded and refined, with hooks becoming a crucial part of development environments for automating tasks like code linting, running tests, or enforcing commit message formats.
Types of Hooks:
Context: Git hooks provide a way to integrate custom scripts into the Git workflow. They are essential for:
Usage: Hooks are typically written in shell scripts but can be any executable. They are not version controlled by default, which means each developer must set up their hooks independently unless they are managed through a separate script or tool like Husky or pre-commit framework.
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