Git hooks: not everything is worth blocking

Git hooks (pre-commit, post-merge) automate tasks like code checks and formatting, but systematic blocking slows developers.

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Article examines when hooks are effective (critical tests) versus counterproductive (minor linting, cosmetic formatting).

Balanced strategy: use hooks only for value-creating blocks, delegate others to optional local tools.

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