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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