What are Git Hooks?

Git hooks are stored in the .git/hooks directory of your Git repository. Each hook is a script file named after the event it triggers. Git provides both client-side and server-side hooks. Client-side hooks run on your local machine, while server-side hooks execute on the Git server.

Git – Hooks

Git hooks are scripts that Git executes before or after specific events, such as committing, merging, and pushing. These hooks allow you to automate tasks, enforce policies, and customize your Git workflow. In this article, we’ll explore Git hooks in detail, covering their types, usage, and practical examples.

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What are Git Hooks?

Git hooks are stored in the .git/hooks directory of your Git repository. Each hook is a script file named after the event it triggers. Git provides both client-side and server-side hooks. Client-side hooks run on your local machine, while server-side hooks execute on the Git server....

Types of Git Hooks

Client-Side hooksServer-Side hooks...

B. Server-Side Hooks

1. pre-receive: This hook reacts to git push and updates the references in its repository. It takes no arguments but for each ref to be updated it receives standard input in this format....

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