Choosing the Right Method

• If you prioritize speed and just need the current commit hash, `git rev-parse HEAD` is the preferred choice.
• If you want additional details about the current commit along with the hash, `git log -n 1` can be helpful.

Additional Notes

• The commit hash is case-sensitive.
• You can use partial hashes (the first few characters) for some Git operations, but it’s generally recommended to use the full hash for better accuracy.

By mastering these methods, you will be well-equipped to retrieve the current commit hash in your Git repositories, enhancing your version control workflow.

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.