Why Push an Empty Commit?
Empty commits can be useful in several scenarios:
- Triggering CI/CD Pipelines: Some continuous integration or continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems trigger builds based on commits. An empty commit can force a pipeline to run without changing the code.
- Documenting Changes: Empty commits can serve as placeholders or markers in the commit history, providing notes or reminders without actual code changes.
- Testing Hooks or Scripts: When testing Git hooks or automated scripts that run on commit events, an empty commit can help verify functionality without modifying the repository.
How to Push an Empty Commit in Git?
In Git, commits are snapshots of your repository at specific points in time, typically containing changes to the files. However, there are instances when you might need to create and push an empty commit, one that doesn’t introduce any changes to the codebase. This article explains why you might need an empty commit and how to create and push one in Git.