Git Workflows That Save My Sanity
After years of Git mishaps, I’ve built workflows that prevent disasters and save hours weekly.
The Pre-commit Hook That Saves Embarrassment
#!/bin/bash
# Check for debugging statements
if grep -r "console.log\|debugger\|TODO" --include="*.js" .; then
echo "⚠️ Debugging statements found!"
exit 1
fiAutomatic Branch Naming
alias feature='git checkout -b feature/$(date +%Y%m%d)-$1'Now feature "user-auth" creates feature/20240122-user-auth.
The Commit Message Template
[TYPE] Brief description
Why:
- Context for this change
What:
- Specific changes made
Testing:
- How to verify it worksThe Weekly Cleanup Script
Deletes merged branches, prunes remotes, and garbage collects. Keeps the repo clean and fast.
ROI
These automations save ~5 hours per week and countless prevented mistakes. The time invested in setting them up paid back in days.
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