Git Tags and Version Releases: Methods for Marking Important Project Milestones

Git tags are a tool that Git uses to create "snapshots" for specific commits. They can mark project milestones (such as version releases), facilitating version location, rollback, and team collaboration. Tags are categorized into annotated tags (recommended for formal versions, created with the -a -m parameters and a description) and lightweight tags (for quick marking without a description). Usage process: Creating tags (local and remote push), viewing (git tag), and deleting (local with git tag -d, remote via git push origin --delete). Version releases follow semantic versioning (major.minor.patch), with tags applied after stable versions, milestones, or urgent fixes. Tags are static snapshots, distinct from dynamic branches (e.g., master), enabling quick rollbacks to historical versions. Mastering tag operations and following a standardized version numbering system can enhance project management efficiency.