[Feature Request] Create WIP (Work In Progress) Commit From Whole Working Tree With Commit-Mode Binding

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Problem Description

As a developer, you often find yourself working on a project, and you need to quickly commit your current state to a branch without running pipelines or wanting to reset to the commit on another device. However, you don't want to commit a snapshot of your work without making it transparent to further contributors that the commit is not finished. This is where the concept of a Work in Progress (WIP) commit comes in.

The Need for WIP Commits

WIP commits are essential in collaborative development environments where multiple team members are working on the same project. They allow developers to quickly commit their current state without running pipelines, making it easier to collaborate and share work. Additionally, WIP commits provide a way to document the state of the work, making it easier for others to understand the progress made.

Solution: Create WIP Commit from Whole Working Tree with Commit-Mode Binding

A solution analogous to the oh-my-zsh git plugin implementation would be ideal. This would allow developers to quickly toggle the WIP commit mode from the commit mode. Ideally, a cW binding (or similar) would be created for creating a --wip-- [skip ci] commit with the whole worktree.

Benefits of WIP Commits

The benefits of WIP commits are numerous:

  • Quick Commit: WIP commits allow developers to quickly commit their current state without running pipelines.
  • Collaboration: WIP commits make it easier for team members to collaborate and share work.
  • Documentation: WIP commits provide a way to document the state of the work, making it easier for others to understand the progress made.
  • Transparency: WIP commits make it transparent to further contributors that the commit is not finished.

Alternatives Considered

While continuing to roll out a custom shell setup is not a problem, implementing WIP commits as a feature is not hard and has a valid use case. This feature would save developers time and effort in creating WIP commits.

Implementation

A modified version of the oh-my-zsh one can be implemented as follows:

# commits whole index with files not watched by git
function gwip() {
  git add -A
  git rm $(git ls-files --deleted) 2> /dev/null
  local message="--wip-- [skip ci]"
  if [ -n "$1" ]; then
    message="$message "$1""
  fi
  git commit --no-verify --no-gpg-sign -m "$message"
}
# only staged changes are committed
function gwips() {
  local message="--wip-- [skip ci]"
  if [ -n "$1" ]; then
    message="$message "$1""
  fi
  git commit --no-verify --no-gpg-sign -m "$message"
}

Commit-Mode Binding

To create a cW binding for creating a --wip-- [skip ci] commit with the worktree, you can add the following to your shell configuration file:

bindkey -s 'cW' 'gwip'

Conclusion

In conclusion, creating WIP commits from the whole working tree with commit-mode binding is a feature that has a valid use case and is not hard to implement. This feature would save developers time and effort in creating WIP commits, making it easier to collaborate and share work. By implementing this feature, developers can quickly commit their current state without running pipelines, making it easier to work on projects with multiple team members.

Future Work

Future work could include:

  • Improving the implementation: Improving the implementation of WIP commits to make it more efficient and user-friendly.
  • Adding more features: Adding more features to WIP commits, such as the ability to create WIP commits with specific files or directories.
  • Integrating with other tools: Integrating WIP commits with other tools and services, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

References

  • oh-my-zsh git plugin
  • Git documentation
    Q&A: Creating WIP (Work in Progress) Commits from Whole Working Tree with Commit-Mode Binding ==============================================================================================

Q: What is a WIP commit?

A: A WIP (Work in Progress) commit is a type of commit that allows developers to quickly commit their current state to a branch without running pipelines or wanting to reset to the commit on another device. WIP commits provide a way to document the state of the work, making it easier for others to understand the progress made.

Q: Why do I need WIP commits?

A: WIP commits are essential in collaborative development environments where multiple team members are working on the same project. They allow developers to quickly commit their current state without running pipelines, making it easier to collaborate and share work.

Q: How do I create a WIP commit?

A: To create a WIP commit, you can use the gwip function, which is a modified version of the oh-my-zsh one. You can add the following to your shell configuration file:

# commits whole index with files not watched by git
function gwip() {
  git add -A
  git rm $(git ls-files --deleted) 2> /dev/null
  local message="--wip-- [skip ci]"
  if [ -n "$1" ]; then
    message="$message "$1""
  fi
  git commit --no-verify --no-gpg-sign -m "$message"
}

Q: How do I bind the WIP commit function to a key?

A: To bind the WIP commit function to a key, you can add the following to your shell configuration file:

bindkey -s 'cW' 'gwip'

Q: What is the benefit of using WIP commits?

A: The benefits of using WIP commits are numerous:

  • Quick Commit: WIP commits allow developers to quickly commit their current state without running pipelines.
  • Collaboration: WIP commits make it easier for team members to collaborate and share work.
  • Documentation: WIP commits provide a way to document the state of the work, making it easier for others to understand the progress made.
  • Transparency: WIP commits make it transparent to further contributors that the commit is not finished.

Q: Can I customize the WIP commit message?

A: Yes, you can customize the WIP commit message by passing a message as an argument to the gwip function. For example:

gwip "This is a WIP commit"

Q: Can I use WIP commits with specific files or directories?

A: Yes, you can use WIP commits with specific files or directories by using the git add command with the -p option. For example:

git add -p

Q: How do I reset to a WIP commit?

A: To reset to a WIP commit, you can use the git reset command with the --hard option. For example:

git reset --hard HEAD~1

Q: Can I integrate WIP commits with other tools and services?

A: Yes, you can integrate WIP commits with other tools and services, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. This can be done by modifying the gwip function to include additional commands or by creating a custom script that integrates with other tools and services.

Q: What are some best practices for using WIP commits?

A: Some best practices for using WIP commits include:

  • Use WIP commits for temporary commits: Use WIP commits for temporary commits that you don't want to run pipelines on.
  • Use WIP commits for collaborative development: Use WIP commits for collaborative development to make it easier for team members to collaborate and share work.
  • Use WIP commits for documentation: Use WIP commits for documentation to provide a way to document the state of the work, making it easier for others to understand the progress made.
  • Use WIP commits transparently: Use WIP commits transparently by including a message that indicates the commit is a WIP commit.