jcorpac Git Hooks Automation
Git hooks are scripts that run automatically during specific stages of the Git workflow. They are the "first line of defense" for code quality.
Key Hooks
pre-commit: Run linters, formatters, and fast unit tests. Prevent low-quality code from ever being committed.commit-msg: Verify that commit messages follow the Convention Commits standard.pre-push: Run integration tests or full test suites before code hits the shared repository.
Tools
- Husky (JS): The standard for Node.js projects.
- pre-commit (Python/Multi): A multi-language framework for managing and maintaining multi-language pre-commit hooks.
Best Practices
- Keep them Fast: Hooks should run in seconds. If a test suite takes minutes, move it to the CI server.
- Standardized: Share hook configurations in the repository so everyone on the team has the same checks.