Daily DevOps Tip #1: Use Git Hooks to Automate Your Workflow
Want to catch errors before they hit your repo? Automate code checks? Git hooks can do that. Let’s look at how they can boost your DevOps workflow. ๐ What Are Git Hooks? Git hooks are scripts that run automatically when certain Git events occur, like: pre-commit – Runs before a commit is finalized pre-push – Runs before pushing code post-merge – Runs after a merge happens ๐ ️ Use Case: Pre-commit Hook Want to run ESLint before committing JavaScript code? Create a .git/hooks/pre-commit file: ``` #!/bin/sh npm run lint ``` Make it executable: ``` chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit ``` ✅ Benefits of Git Hooks Prevent bad code from entering the repo Enforce coding standards Automate routine tasks ๐ง Final Thoughts Git hooks are simple yet powerful. Start with a pre-commit or pre-push hook, and make automation a habit.