Why I started using Git tags for all my projects.

After managing 30+ themes through major updates, I discovered how Git tags became essential for maintaining stable versions while rolling out changes.

Read the complete tutorial : Read the complete Git tags tutorial here

I recently went through a massive refactoring cycle across all my themes — updating dependencies, modernizing code architecture, and implementing fresh designs. But I had a problem: my customers needed access to the stable versions they were using before these major changes went live.

That’s when I dove deep into Git tags and realized I’d been missing out on one of the most powerful features for version management.

Git tags let you mark specific points in your project’s history — think of them as bookmarks for important releases, milestones, or stable states. Unlike branches that move with new commits, tags stay fixed, giving you reliable reference points you can always return to.

Whether you’re managing client projects, building SaaS products, or maintaining open source libraries, proper tagging can save you from deployment disasters and give your users confidence in your releases.

The game-changer moment

When I tagged all my pre-update versions, something clicked. Suddenly I could:

• Let customers download the “last stable version” with confidence

• Roll back instantly if new updates had issues

• Track exactly what changed between releases

• Automate deployments based on tag creation

It transformed how I think about releases and project management.

Want to master Git tags?

I wrote a comprehensive guide covering everything from basic tag creation to advanced versioning strategies, including all the commands you need and real-world examples from managing 30+ projects.

Read the complete tutorial : Read the complete Git tags tutorial here

The guide covers:

• Lightweight vs annotated tags (and when to use each)

• Semantic versioning best practices

• Tag management commands

• Release automation strategies

• Common pitfalls to avoid

Trust me, once you start using Git tags properly, you’ll wonder how you ever managed releases without them.

Thank yo for reading and have a nice day!