Re: [PATCH v3 0/2] diff --no-index: support symlinks and pipes

> Dennis Kaarsemaker <dennis@kaarsemaker.net> writes:
> 
> > Normal diff provides arguably better output: the diff of the output of the
> > commands. This series makes it possible for git diff --no-index to follow
> > symlinks and read from pipes, mimicking the behaviour of normal diff.
> > 
> > v1: http://public-inbox.org/git/20161111201958.2175-1-dennis@kaarsemaker.net/
> > v2: http://public-inbox.org/git/20170113102021.6054-1-dennis@kaarsemaker.net/
> > 
> > Changes since v2, prompted by feedback from Junio:
> > 
> > - A --derefence option was added and the default is no longer to dereference
> >   symlinks.
> 
> I do agree that it makes sense to have --[no-]dereference options,
> but I do not think it was my feedback and suggestion to make it
> optional (not default) to dereference, so please do not blame me for
> that choice.