Issue
I wanted a simple git command to go up to the "root" of the repository.
I started with a script, but figured that I cannot change active directory of the shell, I had to do a function. Unfortunately, I cannot call it directly with the non-dash form "git root", for instance.
function git-root() {
if [ -d .git ]; then
return 0
fi
A=..
while ! [ -d $A/.git ]; do
A="$A/.."
done
cd $A
}
Do you have a better solution? (the function has been written quickly, suggestions are welcome)
Solution
This has been asked before, Is there a way to get the git root directory in one command? Copying @docgnome's answer, he writes
cd $(git rev-parse --show-cdup)
Make an alias if you like:
alias git-root='cd $(git rev-parse --show-cdup)'
Answered By - Peter Answer Checked By - Mary Flores (WPSolving Volunteer)