Pre-commit Hooks
Pre-commit hooks are automated scripts that run before a developer commits code to a version control system, typically Git. They are used to enforce code quality standards, run tests, and prevent common errors by checking the code for issues like syntax errors, formatting inconsistencies, or security vulnerabilities. This helps maintain a clean and consistent codebase by catching problems early in the development workflow.
Developers should use pre-commit hooks to automate code quality checks and ensure consistency across a team, reducing manual review effort and preventing bugs from being committed. They are particularly useful in collaborative projects to enforce coding standards, run linters (e.g., ESLint, Black), and perform security scans, which improves overall code reliability and speeds up the development process by catching issues before they reach the repository.