What are some best practices for debugging with Git?

What are some best practices for debugging with Git?

Some best practices include using descriptive commit messages, leveraging branches for experimentation, and utilizing Git's built-in tools like git bisect to identify problematic commits.

Can you explain how to use git bisect?

Certainly! git bisect helps you find the commit that introduced a bug by performing a binary search. You start by marking a known good commit and a bad commit, then Git will check out commits in between for you to test.

What should I do if I find the problematic commit?

Once you identify the problematic commit, you can either revert it using git revert or fix the issue in a new commit. Make sure to document the changes!

Are there any tools that can help with debugging in Git?

Yes, tools like GitKraken, SourceTree, and even IDEs like Visual Studio Code have built-in Git support that can help visualize changes and manage branches effectively.