mirror of
https://github.com/git/git.git
synced 2025-12-12 20:36:24 +01:00
4d8be89d97
Multi-pack indices are tracked via `struct multi_pack_index`. This data
structure is stored as a linked list inside `struct object_database`,
which is the global database that spans across all of the object
sources.
This layout causes two problems:
- Object databases consist of multiple object sources (e.g. one source
per alternate object directory), where each multi-pack index is
specific to one of those sources. Regardless of that though, the
MIDX is not tracked per source, but tracked globally for the whole
object database. This creates a mismatch between the on-disk layout
and how things are organized in the object database subsystems and
makes some parts, like figuring out whether a source has an MIDX,
quite awkward.
- Multi-pack indices are an implementation detail of how efficient
access for packfiles work. As such, they are neither relevant in the
context of loose objects, nor in a potential future where we have
pluggable backends.
Refactor `prepare_multi_pack_index_one()` so that it works on a specific
source, which allows us to easily store a pointer to the multi-pack
index inside of it. For now, this pointer exists next to the existing
linked list we have in the object database. Users will be adjusted in
subsequent patches to instead use the per-source pointers.
Signed-off-by: Patrick Steinhardt <ps@pks.im>
Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals.
Git is an Open Source project covered by the GNU General Public License version 2 (some parts of it are under different licenses, compatible with the GPLv2). It was originally written by Linus Torvalds with help of a group of hackers around the net.
Please read the file INSTALL for installation instructions.
Many Git online resources are accessible from https://git-scm.com/ including full documentation and Git related tools.
See Documentation/gittutorial.adoc to get started, then see
Documentation/giteveryday.adoc for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-<commandname>.adoc for documentation of each command.
If git has been correctly installed, then the tutorial can also be
read with man gittutorial or git help tutorial, and the
documentation of each command with man git-<commandname> or git help <commandname>.
CVS users may also want to read Documentation/gitcvs-migration.adoc
(man gitcvs-migration or git help cvs-migration if git is
installed).
The user discussion and development of Git take place on the Git mailing list -- everyone is welcome to post bug reports, feature requests, comments and patches to git@vger.kernel.org (read Documentation/SubmittingPatches for instructions on patch submission and Documentation/CodingGuidelines).
Those wishing to help with error message, usage and informational message
string translations (localization l10) should see po/README.md
(a po file is a Portable Object file that holds the translations).
To subscribe to the list, send an email to git+subscribe@vger.kernel.org (see https://subspace.kernel.org/subscribing.html for details). The mailing list archives are available at https://lore.kernel.org/git/, https://marc.info/?l=git and other archival sites.
Issues which are security relevant should be disclosed privately to the Git Security mailing list git-security@googlegroups.com.
The maintainer frequently sends the "What's cooking" reports that list the current status of various development topics to the mailing list. The discussion following them give a good reference for project status, development direction and remaining tasks.
The name "git" was given by Linus Torvalds when he wrote the very first version. He described the tool as "the stupid content tracker" and the name as (depending on your mood):
- random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
- stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang.
- "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
- "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks