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Re: [PATCH 0/2] Slightly simplify partial clone user experience

From
Derrick Stolee <stolee@gmail.com>
Date
Mar 20, 2020, 12:27 UTC
Message-ID
<0b84c2db-6639-6985-ae4e-6ba3b74006df@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To
<pull.586.git.1584638887.gitgitgadget@gmail.com>
On 3/19/2020 1:28 PM, Derrick Stolee via GitGitGadget wrote:
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> REQUEST FOR HELP: If anyone out there is looking for an opportunity to
> contribute documentation, I feel there is a need to include a section in the 
> git clone documentation devoted to partial clone. Hopefully such a section
> would include answers to these questions:
> 
>  1. What is a partial clone?
>  2. Why would I want a partial clone?
>  3. How do I need to be careful when using a partial clone?
> 
> I don't have time to write such a document right now, which is why I'm
> asking for help if anyone is looking for a non-code way to contribute to the
> project.

I reached out on Twitter to see if anyone was interested, and I got a response. I'm working with them to get started on the mailing list. I'll send a proper introduction when I know which email address they plan to use on the list.

Thanks, -Stolee

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Message 7 of 15 in “Slightly simplify partial clone user experience”
  1. 0/2 Slightly simplify partial clone user experienceDerrick Stolee via GitGitGadget, Mar 19, 2020
  2. 1/2 partial-clone: set default filter with --partialDerrick Stolee via GitGitGadget, Mar 19, 2020
  3. Junio C HamanoMar 20, 2020
  4. Derrick StoleeMar 20, 2020
  5. Jeff KingMar 22, 2020
  6. 2/2 clone: document --partial and --filter optionsDerrick Stolee via GitGitGadget, Mar 19, 2020
  7. Derrick StoleeMar 20, 2020
  8. Jeff KingMar 22, 2020
  9. Christian CouderMar 22, 2020
  10. Derrick StoleeMar 22, 2020
  11. Jeff KingMar 22, 2020
  12. Taylor BlauMar 22, 2020
  13. clone: document --filter optionsDerrick Stolee via GitGitGadget, Mar 22, 2020
  14. Jeff KingMar 24, 2020
  15. Jonathan NiederMar 24, 2020

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