Git Change Comment - Shell/Bash

As a developer, you know how important it is to document your code changes appropriately. However, sometimes we make mistakes and need to edit or change our commit messages. This is where the git commit --amend command comes in handy.

The git commit --amend Command

The git commit --amend command allows you to modify the latest commit message. Simply navigate to the repository folder in your terminal and run the following command:

git commit --amend -m "New commit message"

This will bring up your default text editor where you can edit the commit message. Once you save and exit, the commit message will be updated.

Editing Messages from Previous Commits

But what if you need to change the message from a previous commit? This is possible using the git rebase command.

First, use the following command to open an interactive rebase session:

git rebase -i HEAD~n

Replace n with the number of commits you want to change. In the interactive rebase screen, replace pick with reword for the commit(s) you want to modify.

Save and exit the file to enter the reword screen. Here, you can edit the commit message.

git commit --amend

Finally, complete the rebase with the following command:

git rebase --continue

Conclusion

In conclusion, the git commit --amend and git rebase commands are powerful tools that allow you to modify commit messages. Make sure to use them appropriately to keep your code base organized and easily understandable for your fellow developers.