Git hooks are custom scripts that are automatically run in Git when certain events occur, such as before commit, after commit, before push, and more. By using Git hooks, you can automate tasks and apply custom rules in your workflow.
There are two types of Git hooks:
Client-side hooks
Run on your local machine when interacting with a Git repository.
Examples:
pre-commit: Runs before committing. You can use it to perform code checks, coding standards validation, or formatting.
pre-push: Runs before pushing. You can use it to run unit tests or ensure that the code meets project standards and rules.
Server-side hooks
Run on the remote server when receiving tasks from the local machine.
Examples:
pre-receive: Runs before receiving commits from the local machine. You can use it to check if the commits meet the required criteria before accepting them.
post-receive: Runs after receiving commits from the local machine. You can use it for notifications, deployment, or other actions after receiving the commits.
To use Git hooks, you need to create custom shell scripts and place them in the .git/hooks directory in your Git repository. Make sure you have granted execution permissions to the scripts.
By utilizing Git hooks, you can automate tasks such as source code checks, coding standards validation, formatting, notifications, and automatic deployments. This helps ensure that your workflow adheres to rules and achieves consistency in source code management.