Git Hooks

Git Hooks are scripts that Git executes before or after events such as commits, pushes, and receives. They allow automation of tasks and can enhance workflows by enforcing rules or executing scripts in response to certain actions.

Git Hooks are custom scripts that run at specific points in the Git workflow. They are stored in the .git/hooks directory of your repository and can be used to check the state of your code, enforce guidelines, or automate processes.

There are two types of hooks: client-side hooks (run on your local machine) and server-side hooks (run on the remote repository).

There are many types of Git hooks, but the most commonly used include:

• pre-commit
• prepare-commit-msg
• commit-msg
• post-commit
• pre-push
• post-receive

Creating a Git hook is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step process to create a basic pre-commit hook that checks for code formatting:

1. Navigate to your Git repository's hooks directory:

cd .git/hooks

2. Create a new file named pre-commit:

touch pre-commit

3. Open the pre-commit file in a text editor and add the following code:

#!/bin/sh
                # Check for formatting
                if ! npm run format; then
                    echo "Code is not properly formatted."
                    exit 1
                fi

4. Make the hook executable:

chmod +x pre-commit

When working with Git hooks, consider the following best practices:

• Keep hooks simple and fast.
• Document your hooks for team members.
• Use hooks to enforce coding standards.
• Test hooks thoroughly before deploying.