What are some practical examples of Git hooks in action?

What are some practical examples of Git hooks in action?

Git hooks are scripts that run automatically at certain points in the Git workflow. For example, a pre-commit hook can check for code style issues before allowing a commit.

Can you give me a specific example of a pre-commit hook?

Sure! A common pre-commit hook is one that runs a linter to check for code quality. If the code doesn't pass the linter, the commit is aborted.

What about post-commit hooks? How are they used?

Post-commit hooks can be used to send notifications or trigger deployments. For instance, after a commit, you could automatically deploy the changes to a staging server.

Are there any hooks for managing branches?

Yes, you can use hooks like pre-receive and post-receive to enforce rules on branch management, such as preventing direct pushes to the main branch.