From: Horst H. von Brand Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:09:43 GMT Subject: Re: [PATCH] Documentation/tutorial: misc updates Message-ID: <200701040009.l0409hQV008867@laptop13.inf.utfsm.cl> In-Reply-To: Jakub Narebski wrote: > Horst H. von Brand wrote: > > >> +------------------------------------------------ > >> +$ git branch -d experimental > >> +------------------------------------------------ > >> + > >> +This command ensures that the changes in the experimental branch are > >> +already in the current branch. > >> + > > Huh? This deletes the branch, it doesn't ensure changes have been saved. > It ensures that the branch we want to delete is in lineage of > current branch (otherwise we would have to use -D). I know. But it doesn't "ensure" anything, the /user/ has to ensure beforehand that there are no outstanding changes for it to succeed. Fine distinction, I know. But better be extra clear. -- Dr. Horst H. von Brand User #22616 counter.li.org Departamento de Informatica Fono: +56 32 2654431 Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria +56 32 2654239 Casilla 110-V, Valparaiso, Chile Fax: +56 32 2797513