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Git 2.49‑rc0: A Major Step Forward with “git backfill”, zlib-ng Enhancements, and a Rust Interface
Git’s latest release candidate, 2.49‑rc0, is nothing short of a game changer. Imagine a world where Git feels lighter, faster, and a whole lot friendlier. That’s exactly what this update is all about!
Meet “git backfill” — Your New Best Friend for Clones
Ever tried a blobless clone and felt like you were waiting forever for files to load? Well, say goodbye to that hassle. Git’s new git backfill command is like a magic trick — it pre-downloads all the missing files in one fell swoop. No more waiting one blob at a time. It’s efficient, it’s speedy, and it makes cloning a breeze!
Packing More History with a Few Clever Tweaks
Git has also given its pack-objects command (and its buddy, git repack) a neat upgrade. Now, it can pack a deeper history using an alternative path-hash function. This means you get a more robust packfile without the usual fuss. Plus, the revamped git clone can now make a shallow clone for just one commit — even if that commit isn’t at the tip of a branch. It’s like having a superpower that slices through your repository’s history effortlessly.