(Trivial) Build: Put Current Git Commit ID On Site #943
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While testing an update to the build system, I needed this for easily tracking which of my automated local test builds were successful. However, I think it could also be useful for easily tracking what commit the site is on, so I'm submitting it as a separate PR. Here's what the command outputs on current HEAD:
I'd like to merge this later today; if anyone thinks this single line needs more review, please say so.
Once we upgrade to >= Jekyll 2.0, I think it might be worth trying https://github.com/ivantsepp/jekyll-git_metadata to add the current commit to templates, kind of like how Reddit has its current commit id and render date at the bottom right of every page.