Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - What are Git Hooks?

The video tutorial explains Git hooks, which are scripts that run at specific points in the Git workflow. It covers various types of hooks, such as pre-commit, prepare commit message, commit message, and post-commit hooks. Each hook can execute scripts using different interpreters like Python or Bash, and their exit status determines whether the Git process continues or is interrupted. The tutorial also distinguishes between client-side and server-side hooks, emphasizing that not all hooks need to be used, and they can be customized for specific tasks like automated testing or message verification.

What is the primary purpose of Git Hooks?

• To manage remote repositories

• To automate the commit process

• To execute scripts at specific points in the Git workflow

• To replace the need for a version control system

What happens if a pre-commit hook exits with a non-zero status?

• The changes are pushed to the remote repository

• The commit process continues

• The commit process is interrupted

• The commit message is automatically generated

Which hook allows you to modify the commit message before it is finalized?

• Prepare-commit-message hook

• Commit-message hook

• Post-commit hook

• Pre-commit hook

What is the role of the commit-message hook?

• To update the remote repository

• To send notifications after a commit

• To verify the content of the commit message

• To execute tests before committing

What is a common use for the post-commit hook?

• To modify commit messages

• To execute pre-commit tests

• To send notifications or emails

• To verify commit messages

What distinguishes client-side hooks from server-side hooks?

• Client-side hooks are used for notifications

• Server-side hooks are used for local changes

• Client-side hooks run on the developer's machine

• Server-side hooks are used for commit message verification

Which of the following is NOT a client-side hook?

• Post-receive hook

• Commit-message hook

• Prepare-commit-message hook

• Pre-commit hook