Git Best Practices
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Commit small and often
Small commits are easier to review, revert, and debug.
Write meaningful commit messages
- Use imperative style
- Explain why, not just what
- Reference issue numbers when relevant
Keep main stable
Never push unstable code directly to main.
Pull before you push
git pull git push
Use .gitignore early
Never commit node_modules, build folders, or secrets.
Review before merging
- Read your own code again
- Test before merging
- Resolve conflicts carefully
Protect production branches
In team environments, restrict direct push access.
Think in snapshots
Git is not file-based history. It stores snapshots. Structure your commits accordingly.