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If you are a friend of git flow and use git tagging in your release flow, I'm sure you struggle with manually determining the latest git tag and then creating a matching release branch is a tedious task. What if there was a way to automate this process to save time, effort and errors?
The "git-tag-release-automator" automates exactly this process and you can concentrate on your real work.
The "git-tag-release-automator" takes care of the following steps for you:
- the last git tag is searched for. If no version tagging is used yet, the "git-tag-release-automator" sets it up for you. You have the choice if your version starts with a "v" or e.g. v1.4.5 or without.
- The "git-tag-release-automator" gives you the possibility to create a new release branch based on the last git tag, e.g. release/v1.4.0.
Initial setup for new projects.
❯ git-tag-release-automator
There are no existing tags. Do you want to create a tag starting with 'v'? (y/n)
Your choice: y
No "release/v1.0.0" found, create one? (y/n)
Your choice: y
Release branch "release/v1.0.0" created.
Now you can merge into "release/v1.0.0" and create tags.
Create new tag but there is no matching release branch.
❯ git-tag-release-automator
Latest tag: v1.4.1
Which part of the version do you want to increase: Major (M), minor (m) or patch (p)?
Your choice: m
No "release/v1.5.0" found, create one? (y/n)
Your choice: y
Release branch "release/v1.5.0" created.
Now you can merge into "release/v1.5.0" and create tags.
Create new minor version tag.
❯ git-tag-release-automator
Latest tag: v1.4.1
Which part of the version do you want to increase: Major (M), minor (m) or patch (p)?
Your choice: m
Git tag v1.5.0 created and pushed successfully.
Create new patch version tag.
❯ git-tag-release-automator
Latest tag: v1.5.0
Which part of the version do you want to increase: Major (M), minor (m) or patch (p)?
Your choice: p
Git tag v1.5.1 created and pushed successfully.
By automating this process you can save time, nerves and most of all errors and ensure that you always create a consistent git-tag and correct release-branches. You will be sure that your software always has a correct version.
Once you've set up the script, you'll find that not only is it easier to create release branches, but it also leads to a more productive workflow. You can focus on the most important aspects of your project and rely on the script to do the rest.
*Download here: *git-tag-release-automator
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by web dev media
web dev media | Sciencx (2023-04-13T07:43:49+00:00) Revolutionize Your Release Management with Git-Tag-Release-Automator!. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2023/04/13/revolutionize-your-release-management-with-git-tag-release-automator/
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