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Discover how to effectively use BitBucket Server REST API to get commits specific to a branch without retrieving the entire commit history. Learn about branch comparison to solve your issue.
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Getting Commits on a Specific Branch from the BitBucket Server REST API

In the world of version control, especially when using platforms like BitBucket, developers often encounter challenges in managing commits. One common query is: Is there a way to retrieve only the commits associated with a particular branch using the BitBucket Server REST API? This post delves into this question and provides a practical solution to efficiently filter commits and obtain what you need.

Understanding the Issue

When trying to access commits associated with a specific branch, developers typically use the following API endpoint:

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However, while this fetches commits from the designated branch, it unfortunately brings in all commits from the repository's history. This is where the challenge arises: you only want the commits made after the branch diverged from its parent—commonly referred to as its "base" branch.

The Solution: Branch Comparison

If you're aware of the branch that your specific branch has diverged from, you can leverage the compare/commits endpoint of the BitBucket Server REST API. This approach allows you to see the commits that exist on your branch but are absent in its base branch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Identify Your Branch and Base Branch:

Before you can make the API call, determine the two branches you're dealing with:

Your feature branch (e.g., feature/myCoolFeature).

The base or master branch (to which the feature branch was originally branched, e.g., master).

Call the Compare Commits Endpoint:

Use the following API endpoint format:

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Here’s an example request:

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Review the Response:

The API will return a list of commits that exist on the feature/myCoolFeature branch but are missing from master branch. This way, you’re provided only with the relevant commits since the branch split.

What If You Don’t Know the Base Branch?

The above method is effective only if you know from which branch your current branch has diverged. Unfortunately, if you’re unsure of the base branch, a reliable workaround using the BitBucket API hasn’t been established yet. The current API doesn’t furnish that information directly, which may require manual determination or additional context.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, BitBucket Server REST API provides an effective way to filter commits based on specific branches through the compare/commits endpoint. By understanding how to use this functionality, developers can streamline their workflow and reduce unnecessary data retrieval. If you're looking for a specific set of commits associated with a branch, this method should enhance your ability to manage project code efficiently.

Feel free to experiment with the API calls to suit your specific project needs, and always keep an eye out for updates on the BitBucket API for any new features that may enhance your capabilities further!