Git Blame is a handy tool for identifying who made the last change to a specific line in a file.
Whether you’re tracking down bugs or reviewing code, knowing who modified a line and when can help streamline troubleshooting.
This guide walks you through on how to use Git Blame with a step-by-step demo.
Steps to follow:
1. The 'git blame' command is used to track the author, commit, and timestamp of each line in a file.
2. Navigate to the Git repository where the file is located.
3. Use the following command, specifying the file name: 'git blame <file-name>'.
4. This will show who last modified each line of the file, along with the commit hash and timestamp.
5. If you want to check specific lines, use the -L option: 'git blame -L <start>,<end> <file-name>'.
That's it! This is how to use 'git blame' to find who last modified a line in a file.
Using Git Blame makes it easy to pinpoint changes and their authors, providing better visibility into a project's history.
It’s a useful tool for collaboration and code review, helping teams maintain code quality and accountability.
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