Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Using a Pre-Commit Hook

This video provides a comprehensive overview of Git hooks, their configuration, and practical examples.

What is the default state of Git hooks when a new repository is initialized?

• Partially enabled

• Customizable

• Disabled

• Enabled

How can you enable a specific Git hook?

• By copying the sample file to another directory

• By deleting the sample file

• By renaming the sample file

• By creating a new file

What is the significance of the 'ex' permission in hook files?

• It locks the file from changes

• It hides the file

• It makes the file executable

• It allows the file to be edited

How can you view hidden folders in Visual Studio Code?

• By using a terminal command

• By enabling the 'Show Hidden Files' option

• By installing a plugin

• By modifying the 'files.exclude' setting

What does a non-zero exit status in a hook script indicate?

• The process was successful

• The process was interrupted

• The process is pending

• The process is complete

What happens if a pre-commit hook script finds a non-ASCII filename?

• The file is deleted

• The commit proceeds

• The commit is blocked

• The file is renamed

How can you disable all commits using a hook script?

• By removing the script

• By renaming the script

• By setting the exit status to 1

• By setting the exit status to 0

What is the purpose of the shebang line in a hook script?

• To define the script's interpreter

• To indicate the script's author

• To specify the file type

• To set the script's permissions

Can you create a custom post-commit hook manually?

• Yes, but only in certain environments

• No, it must be generated by Git

• Yes, by writing a new script

• No, it is not possible

What message is displayed when a commit is blocked by a pre-commit hook?

• Commit successful

• Commit pending

• Commit failed

• Committing is disabled