Git Log and Diff Commands for Code Review

Master the use of git log and git diff commands to efficiently review and analyze code changes in your Git repository.

Git Log and Diff Commands for Code Review  

Reviewing and analyzing code changes is an essential part of the development process. Git provides powerful log and diff commands to assist with this. Here’s how to use them:

Basic Log Command  

git log

Shows commit history with detailed information.

One-Line Log  

git log --oneline

Displays the commit history in a single line per commit for a quick overview.

Graphical Log  

git log --graph --oneline --all

Shows a graphical representation of the commit history, useful for visualizing branch structure.

Log with Specific Author  

git log --author="Author Name"

Filters commits by a specific author.

Log with Date Range  

git log --since="2023-01-01" --until="2023-12-31"

Filters commits within a date range.

Diff Between Commits  

git diff commit1 commit2

Shows differences between two commits.

Diff in a Specific File  

git diff commit1 commit2 -- filename

Shows differences in a specific file between two commits.

Diff Staged Changes  

git diff --cached

Displays differences between staged changes and the last commit.

Word Diff  

git diff --word-diff

Shows differences word by word, useful for detailed code reviews.

Log with Patch  

git log -p

Shows commit history with the changes introduced in each commit.

Using git log and git diff commands effectively can greatly enhance your code review process. These commands provide detailed insights into your commit history and changes.