Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Adding a Post-Commit Hook

This video tutorial covers the use of pre-commit and post-commit hooks in Git using Husky. It explains how to set up selective linting and testing for JavaScript files in the staging area. The tutorial also demonstrates adding a post-commit hook to print a message and the author's name. Additionally, it introduces commit message verification using commitlint, emphasizing the importance of adhering to commit message standards, especially when integrating with systems like JIRA.

What is the primary purpose of using a pre-commit hook with Husky?

• To automatically push changes to the remote repository

• To perform selective linting and testing on staged files

• To run all tests in the repository

• To delete unnecessary files from the staging area

In the context of post-commit hooks, what message is printed to the terminal?

• The current date and time

• The commit hash

• The list of modified files

• A thank you message with the author's name

What is the role of the global configuration in the post-commit hook example?

• To specify the remote repository URL

• To set the default branch name

• To define the commit message template

• To configure the author's name for the commit message

Why is it important to verify commit messages according to standards?

• To reduce the size of the repository

• To automatically transition JIRA tickets

• To maintain a consistent commit history

• To ensure all files are committed

What package is introduced to help verify commit messages?

• JIRA

• Commit Lint

• ESLint

• Husky