/tæɡ/
A named pointer to a specific commit, typically used to mark release versions (e.g. v2.1.0).
"We tag every release — git tag -a v2.1.0 -m 'Release v2.1.0' so we can check out any version later."
Master Tag in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.
A named pointer to a specific commit, typically used to mark release versions (e.g. v2.1.0).
"Tag" is pronounced /tæɡ/.
"We tag every release — git tag -a v2.1.0 -m 'Release v2.1.0' so we can check out any version later."
"Tag" is filed under the Git & Version Control vocabulary module — click the module link above to see related terms and a matching exercise.
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