Commit Fast, Ship Faster

Dec 5 2023

If you prefer not to type a commit message every time, you can set a default message for all commits. You can do this by changing the settings in VS Code. Here’s how to make these changes:

1. Edit the Task in .vscode/tasks.json:

   • Open your project in VS Code.

   • Open the .vscode folder in your project root (create it if it doesn’t exist).

   • Create or edit the tasks.json file within the .vscode folder.

   • Replace the content of tasks.json with the following:

     {
       "version": "2.0.0",
       "tasks": [
         {
           "label": "git add, commit, and push",
           "type": "shell",
           "command": "git add -A && git commit -m 'Auto-commit' && git push",
           "problemMatcher": [],
           "group": {
             "kind": "build",
             "isDefault": true
           },
           "presentation": {
             "reveal": "never",
             "panel": "dedicated",
             "clear": true
           }
         }
       ]
     }
     

2. Create a Custom Keybinding:

   • Open the Command Palette in VS Code (CMD + Shift + P).

   • Type Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts (JSON) and select it.

   • In the keybindings.json file that opens, add the following entry:

     {
       "key": "cmd+shift+enter",
       "command": "workbench.action.tasks.runTask",
       "args": "git add, commit, and push"
     }
     

3. Using the Shortcut:

   With your project open in VS Code, press CMD + SHIFT + ENTER. This will execute the git add, commit (with the message “Auto-commit”), and push commands in sequence.

This setup will allow you to push your changes with the specified keybinding without needing to input a commit message each time. Remember, using a generic commit message like this might not be the best practice for tracking changes effectively in a collaborative project.