Git Setup CEIE (v1.0)

This section details the CEIE 1.0 “Git Setup CEIE” module, which automates and standardizes repository initialization, remote configuration, and local environment setup. It provides a set of CLI commands, Git hooks, and configuration files designed to streamline initial Git workflows for CEIE-based projects.

Prerequisites

Git: Version 2.x or higher
Java Runtime: JDK 11+ (required for CEIE CLI)
Network Access: Connectivity to your Git hosting provider (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
Permissions: Write access to the target repository or organizational namespace

Repository Initialization

To initialize a new CEIE-enabled Git repository, use the CEIE CLI:

ceie git init

This command:

Creates a new Git repository if one does not exist.
Adds the .ceieconfig template for CEIE-specific settings.
Installs standardized Git hooks for pre‑commit and post‑commit validations.

Cloning Existing Repositories

To clone and configure an existing repository with CEIE defaults:

ceie git clone https://github.com/your-org/your-repo.git

After cloning, the CLI automatically:

Initializes the .ceieconfig file.
Sets up CEIE Git hooks.
Verifies connectivity to remote branches.

Configuring Remotes

To add or update a remote endpoint for CEIE synchronization:

ceie git remote add origin 
                    ceie git remote set-url origin

This command ensures that the remote URL is correctly set for CEIE operations.

CEIE Git Hooks

CEIE installs custom Git hooks in .git/hooks to enforce repository policies:

pre-commit – Runs static code analysis and formatting checks.
post-commit – Updates CEIE audit logs and triggers local notifications.

Configuration

The .ceieconfig file in the repository root contains CEIE-specific settings:

{
                      "versioning": {
                        "autoIncrement": true,
                        "strategy": "semantic"
                      },
                      "repository": {
                        "defaultBranch": "main",
                        "protectMain": true
                      },
                      "hooks": {
                        "preCommit": true,
                        "postCommit": true
                      }
                    }

Automating Common Git Commands

CEIE provides aliases for frequent Git operations:

ceie git sync – Fetches, rebases onto main, and pushes local changes.
ceie git version-bump --auto – Applies semantic version increments based on commit messages.
ceie git status – Displays CEIE-enhanced status with audit metadata.

Troubleshooting

Hook Execution Fails: Verify that the hook scripts in .git/hooks have execute permissions and correct shebang lines.
Remote Sync Errors: Ensure network connectivity and proper authentication (SSH keys or access tokens).
Configuration Not Applied: Confirm the presence of a valid .ceieconfig file in the repository root.

Best Practices

Use Small, Focused Commits: Commit related changes together (e.g., fixes for a single issue) to maintain a clear audit trail.
Adopt Feature Branch Workflow: Create dedicated branches for each feature or bugfix, then merge back into main via pull requests.
Define a Branching Strategy: Select a branching model (e.g., Gitflow or trunk-based) that aligns with your release cycle and team size.
Validate Hooks Regularly: Periodically review and test CEIE Git hooks to ensure compliance with repository policies.

By following this Git setup guide, teams can leverage CEIE 1.0 to establish a consistent, automated foundation for version control and prepare for advanced CI/CD workflows in subsequent CEIE releases.