Viewing commit history is essential for tracking changes in your Git project, whether you're debugging or reviewing past work.
Using 'git log' lets you dive into the history of your commits quickly and efficiently.
In this step-by-step guide, let's see how to use 'git log' to view commit history, with a demo to make everything simple.
Steps to follow:
Using 'git log' is a common way to view the commit history in a Git repository. Here’s how you can effectively use 'git log' to see detailed information about your project’s commits.
1. The basic 'git log' command displays commit in reverse chronological order.
2. To show a brief summary of each commit, use 'git log --oneline'.
3. The 'git log --oneline --graph --all' command shows a graphical representation of the commit history, including the branching structure.
4. The 'git log --stat' command shows the changes introduced in each commit, including file names and the number of lines added or removed.
5. To see the actual changes (diff) made in each commit use 'git log -p'.
6. If you’re looking for a specific commit with a message that contains a keyword use 'git log --grep="keyword"'.
7. You can combine multiple options to customize the output.
That's it! This is how you can use git log to view commit history.
Using 'git log' gives you a clear view of your commit history, helping you stay on top of changes and track progress easily.
By following these steps, you'll be able to efficiently review past commits and manage your project with ease.
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