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Git & Version Control
Q23 / 100
What is a "commit hash" (or SHA)?
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The correct answer is B) A unique identifier (a long hexadecimal string) generated for each commit, based on its content and metadata
B
Correct Answer
A unique identifier (a long hexadecimal string) generated for each commit, based on its content and metadata
Explanation
Each commit is identified by a SHA-1 hash computed from its content, parent(s), author, and message, ensuring that even a tiny change produces a completely different hash.
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