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This shell script simplifies the git tagging process by providing an easy-to-use command for generating and pushing tags to the remote repository. The script enhances efficiency by utilizing the last git commit timestamp for generating the git tag. Additionally, if the current branch is not the main or master branch, it includes the branch name in the generated tag.

• Tag Generation:
  • Utilizes the last git commit timestamp for generating tags.
  • Includes the branch name in the tag if it is not the main or master branch.

1. Copy the script to the bin directory:
   • Linux/Mac:

     # Create bin directory if it doesn't exist
     mkdir -p ~/bin
     # Copy the script to the bin directory
     cp tag-helper.sh ~/bin
     cd ~/bin
     chmod +x tag-helper.sh
     

2. Update the command for runtime:
   • Open your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.zshrc) using a text editor.

     vim ~/.zshrc
     

   • Add the following alias to the file:

     alias tag=~/bin/tag-helper.sh
     

   • Save the file and source the updated configuration:

     source ~/.zshrc
     

1. Generate and push tags:
   • Once the command helper is configured, you can use the following command from the git repository (main or feature branch):

     tag -t true # generates and pushes the tag to the remote repository
     

   • Use tag -h to get suggestions about the repository.
2. Example:
   • Tag helper is being used and updated on one of my repositories, and pushed multiple commits to github Repository.

Feel free to customize the script or the alias according to your preferences. This script enhances the efficiency of managing tags in your Git workflow.