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.