How to use‘git rev-parse HEAD’ in GIT
This approach offers the most easy way to retrieve the current commit hash.
- Execute the following command:
git rev-parse HEAD
- `git rev-parse` is a versatile command that parses various revision identifiers.
- `HEAD` refers to the currently checked-out commit in your repository.
The command directly outputs the complete hash of the current commit.
How to Retrieve the Hash for the Current Commit in Git?
A Git commit hash, typically a 40-character alphanumeric string, serves as a unique fingerprint for a particular commit within your repository’s history. Identifying the hash of the current commit in Git is a fundamental skill for version control. We will explore two effective methods to retrieve this commit hash.
Table of Content
- Approach 1: Using ‘git rev-parse HEAD’
- Approach 2: Using ‘git log -n 1’
- Choosing the Right Method
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