Viewing Commit History git log

Learn how to view the commit history in Git using the `git log` command with useful formatting options for better readability.
Viewing Commit History with git log
One of Git’s strengths is its detailed and accessible project history. The git log
command allows you to view past commits, helping you track changes and debug issues.
Basic Usage of git log
To see a list of recent commits in your repository:
git log
This shows each commit’s hash, author, date, and message.
Common git log Options
1. Compact One-Line Summary
git log --oneline
Shows each commit in a single line, useful for quick browsing.
2. Show Last 3 Commits
git log -3 --oneline
Limits the output to the last three commits in one-line format.
3. Graph View
git log --graph --oneline --all
Displays commit history as a branch graph, handy for visualizing branching and merging.
Viewing Specific Commit Details
To see full details of a specific commit:
git show
Replace
with the commit ID from the log.
Summary
Use git log
with different options to explore your project history effectively. Knowing how to read your commit history is key to understanding and managing your codebase.
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