Understanding Git Hooks

Welcome to Git Hooks! Git hooks are powerful, customizable scripts that Git executes automatically before or after events like committing, pushing, or receiving pushed commits.

Think of them as automated checkpoints or actions in your Git workflow. They help enforce project standards, automate tasks, and integrate with other systems.

Every Git repository comes with a .git/hooks directory. Inside, you'll find example hook scripts (usually ending with .sample).

To activate a hook, you simply remove the .sample extension and make the file executable. Git will then run it at the appropriate time.

• Location: .git/hooks/
• Files: Shell scripts (Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.)
• Activation: Rename & make executable