Sometimes, having a global configuration isn't enough. You will also need to trigger the execution of scripts (also known as Git hooks), exclude files, and so on. It is possible to achieve this with the template option set to git init
. It can be given as a command-line option to git clone
and git init
, or as the $GIT_TEMPLATE_DIR
environment variable, or as the configuration option init.templatedir
. It defaults to /usr/share/git-core/templates
. The template option works by copying files in the template directory to the .git ($GIT_DIR)
folder after it has been created. The default directory contains sample hooks and some suggested exclude patterns. In the following example, we'll see how we can set up a new template directory, and add a commit message hook and an exclude file.
Git Version Control Cookbook - Second Edition
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Git Version Control Cookbook - Second Edition
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Overview of this book
Git is one of the most popular tools for versioning. With over 100 practical, self-contained tutorials, this updated version of the bestselling Git Version Control Cookbook examines the common pain points and best practices to help you solve problems related to versioning.
Each recipe addresses a specific problem and offers a proven, best-practice solution with insights into how it works. You’ll get started by learning about the Git data model and how it stores files, along with gaining insights on how to commit changes to a database. Using simple commands, you’ll also understand how to navigate through the database. Once you have accustomed yourself to the basics, you’ll explore techniques to configure Git with the help of comprehensive examples and configuration targets. Further into the book, you’ll get up to speed with branches and recovery from mistakes. You’ll also discover the features of Git rebase and how to use regular Git to merge other branches. The later chapters will guide you in exploring Git notes and learning to utilize the update, list, and search commands. Toward the concluding chapters, you’ll focus on repository maintenance, patching, and offline sharing.
By the end of this book, you’ll have grasped various tips and tricks, and have a practical understanding of best-practice solutions for common problems related to versioning.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Packt Upsell
Contributors
Preface
Free Chapter
Navigating Git
Configuration
Branching, Merging, and Options
Rebasing Regularly and Interactively, and Other Use Cases
Storing Additional Information in Your Repository
Extracting Data from the Repository
Enhancing Your Daily Work with Git Hooks, Aliases, and Scripts
Recovering from Mistakes
Repository Maintenance
Patching and Offline Sharing
Tips and Tricks
Git Providers, Integrations, and Clients
Other Books You May Enjoy
Index
Customer Reviews