Learn how to view the project's commit history in different formats.
The `git log` command is your window into the project's history. In its simplest form, it displays a chronological list of all the commits made in the repository, starting with the most recent. Each entry in the log includes the commit's unique SHA-1 hash, the author's name and email, the date of the commit, and the commit message. This information is invaluable for understanding how the project has evolved over time. The default output can be quite verbose, but `git log` is highly customizable. You can use flags to format the output in many different ways. For example, `git log --oneline` provides a compact view, showing just the commit hash and the message on a single line. Another useful option is `git log --graph`, which displays a simple ASCII graph showing the branching and merging history. Exploring the various formatting options of `git log` will allow you to quickly find the specific historical information you need.