Git Tag
A named reference to a specific Git commit commonly used to mark a release or milestone.
Plain English
A durable label attached to one exact point in repository history.
In context
Git tags make important commits easy to identify and may be lightweight or carry signed annotated metadata.
Example
“Create the v2.4.0 tag after the release commit passes validation.”
When you'll hear this
- release management
- versioning
- source control
Common misunderstanding
A Git tag labels history; it does not create a new branch or deploy the code.
Also known as
release tagtagginggit tagging
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Updated: 2026-08-26
