What is Git hook in Spanish?

In Spanish, "Git hook" is "hook de Git": Un script que Git ejecuta automaticamente antes o despues de eventos como commit, push o merge. Los hooks mas comunes son `pre-commit` (ejecutar el linter antes de hacer commit) y `pre-push` (ejecutar los tests antes de hacer push).

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What does "Git hook" mean in programming?

Git hook is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.

Definition

A script that Git executes automatically before or after events such as commit, push, or merge. Common hooks are `pre-commit` (run linter before committing) and `pre-push` (run tests before pushing).

Example

"The pre-commit Git hook runs the linter and blocks commits that fail."

Related terms

commit
git submodule
Git LFS
branch
squash commits

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