One-line format

Learn the compact history with git log --oneline.

One-line history view

git log --oneline displays commit history in a shorter and more readable format. Each commit is shown on one line with a short hash and commit message. The full author and date information is not displayed in this view.

git log --oneline

It is useful for quickly scanning the history of repositories with many commits.

Short and readable output

--oneline is an option added to the git log command. When three commits exist, each appears on a separate line, with its short hash before the message.

git log --oneline
f3a91c2 Initial files
b8d20e1 Add README
a4c12f0 First commit

This view lets you compare commit order and messages at a glance.

Exercise Display compact history

Add the --oneline option to git log to list commit history in a compact format.

Show example solution

# Kısa commit geçmişini göster
git log --oneline

Test yourself

Which information is shown for each commit in git log --oneline output?
- Full author and date information
- Full contents of files
- Only the commit date
- Short hash and commit message
Show answer

Short hash and commit message — The one-line view displays each commit with its short hash and message.
Add the one-line option
```
git log ____
```
Show answer
```
git log --oneline
```
Features of the one-line view

--oneline

One-line display option
Kısa hash

Abbreviated commit identifier
Mesaj

Commit description
Her commit

Appears on a separate line

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