Why use git notes?

Git notes offer a powerful way to add extra metadata to commits, providing flexibility to enhance commit history with additional information.

Use Cases:

• Bug tracking information: Link to bug reports or issue trackers.

• Test results: Record test outcomes for specific commits.

• Deployment information: Note deployment environments and dates.

• Code review comments: Capture feedback from code reviews.

• Custom metadata: Store any relevant data associated with a commit.

Best Practices:

• Consistency: Establish a consistent naming convention for notes to improve searchability.

• Clarity: Write clear and concise notes to provide value.

• Regular Updates: Keep notes up-to-date as the project progresses.

• Version Control: Treat notes as part of your project's history and commit them regularly.

• Integration: Consider integrating notes with your CI/CD pipeline for automated updates.

Example :

Create a note

git notes add -m "Bug #123 fixed" HEAD

View notes

git log --notes

Edit a note

git notes edit HEAD

Delete a note

git notes remove HEAD

Advanced Usage:

• Note refs: Create multiple note refs for different types of notes (e.g., bugs, tests).

• Note merging: Merge notes from different branches using  "git notes merge" .

• Note filtering: Use "git notes filter"  to extract specific notes.