INNER CODE UNIT · Python

get_file_creation_date

DataTalksClub/datatalksclub.github.io · scripts/add_dateadded_from_git.py:50

def get_file_creation_date(file_path: Path) -> Optional[str]:
    """
    Get the date when a file was first added to git.
    Returns the date in YYYY-MM-DD format, or None if not found.
    """
    project_root = get_project_root()
    # Get relative path from project root
    try:
        rel_path = file_path.relative_to(project_root)
    except ValueError:
        # File is not under project root
        return None

    # Use git log to find when file was first added (--diff-filter=A means "Added")
    cmd = [
        'git',
        'log',
        '--format=%ai',

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