[Solved] What happens when you run git tag -a v1.0 abc123 -m "Release 1.0"? — Ans: Creates an annotated tag named v1.0 on commit abc123 with the message "Release... | Git

Git - Tagging

What happens when you run git tag -a v1.0 abc123 -m "Release 1.0"?

ADeletes the tag <code>v1.0</code> from commit <code>abc123</code>

BCreates an annotated tag named <code>v1.0</code> on commit <code>abc123</code> with the message "Release 1.0"

CCreates a lightweight tag named <code>v1.0</code> on the current HEAD

DUpdates the commit message of <code>abc123</code> to "Release 1.0"

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the command
git tag -a v1.0 abc123 -m "Release 1.0" creates an annotated tag named v1.0 on the commit with hash abc123 and attaches the message "Release 1.0".
Step 2: Annotated vs Lightweight
The -a flag specifies an annotated tag, which stores extra metadata including the message.
Final Answer:
Creates an annotated tag named v1.0 on commit abc123 with the message "Release 1.0" -> Option B
Quick Check:
Annotated tag creation confirmed [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -a and -m for annotated tags on specific commits [OK]

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