Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - What are Git Hooks?

The video tutorial explains Git hooks, which are scripts that run at specific points in the Git workflow. It covers various types of hooks, such as pre-commit, prepare commit message, commit message, and post-commit hooks. Each hook can execute scripts using different interpreters like Python or Bash, and their exit status determines whether the Git process continues or is interrupted. The tutorial also distinguishes between client-side and server-side hooks, emphasizing that not all hooks need to be used, and they can be customized for specific tasks like automated testing or message verification.

What is a Git Hook and how does it function in the commit process?

Explain the role of the pre-commit hook in the Git workflow.

What happens if a Git Hook exits with a non-zero status?

Describe the purpose of the prepare-commit-message hook.

How can the commit message hook be utilized to verify commit messages?

What is the function of the post-commit hook in Git?

Differentiate between client-side hooks and server-side hooks in Git.