Github Push - Shell/Bash

As a programmer, working with Git and Github is a daily routine. And in order to commit changes made in your local repository to the remote Github repository, you need to use the git push command. But, what if you want to automate this task and avoid the repetitive manual effort of typing the git push command again and again? Here comes the power of shell scripting.

Introduction

Shell scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks on a Unix-like operating system. With the help of shell scripting, you can create scripts that perform repetitive tasks with less manual intervention. In this article, we will explore how to use Shell/Bash to automate the git push command to Github.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following installed on your system:

• Git
• A text editor of your choice
• Basic knowledge of Shell/Bash scripting

Writing the Script

To automate the git push command through Shell/Bash, we need to create a script that first stages the modified files, commits the changes, and then pushes the changes to the remote Github repository. Below is the script for this purpose:

#!/bin/bash

# stage the modified files
git add .

# commit the changes with a custom message
git commit -m "Committing changes made on $(date)"

# push the changes to the remote Github repository
git push origin main

This script performs the following actions:

• Stages all the modified files using the git add . command.
• Commits the changes with a custom message that mentions the current date and time using the git commit -m command.
• Pushes the changes to the remote Github repository using the git push command.

Using the Script

To use the script, follow the below steps:

1. Open your text editor and create a new file.
2. Copy and paste the above script into the file.
3. Save the file with a .sh extension (e.g., git_push.sh).
4. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the script file.
5. Make the script executable by running the command chmod +x git_push.sh.
6. Finally, run the script using the command ./git_push.sh.

When you run the script, it will automatically stage, commit, and push the changes to the remote Github repository.

Conclusion

In this article, we learned how to automate the git push command to Github using Shell/Bash scripting. By following the above steps, you can easily automate this repetitive task and save a lot of time and effort. Happy scripting!