Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Git Log Options: Oneline, Graph, and Stat

This video tutorial covers advanced options for the Git log command, including one line, Git LG, graph, dash start, and dash P options. It explains how to view commit history in different formats, visualize commit graphs, and see detailed file changes. The tutorial also recommends using graphical user interfaces for easier file change observation.

What information can you find using the basic 'git log' command?

• Only the commit messages

• Only the commit SHA

• Full commit SHA, author, date, and commit message

• Only the author and date

What does the 'one line' option do in the Git log command?

• Displays each commit in a detailed view

• Hides the commit messages

• Displays only the commit author

• Shows each commit in a single line

How does the 'Git LG' command differ from 'git log --oneline'?

• It shows the commit message in full

• It displays the commit hash only

• It includes the date and username of the committer

• It shows the commit message only

What does the 'graph' option in Git log display?

• A list of all branches

• Only the latest commit

• A list of all tags

• A visual representation of commit history and parentage

What additional information does the 'dash start' option provide?

• Only the commit message

• The author of the commit

• The number of files changed and lines added or deleted

• The commit hash

What is the purpose of the 'dash P' option in Git log?

• To show the commit message only

• To display the actual changes made in each file

• To show the commit hash only

• To list all branches

What does the 'dash and number' option do in Git log?

• Displays the last few commits specified by the number

• Displays the commit hash only

• Shows the commit message in full

• Lists all branches