From: Khalid Masum Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 08:36:58 GMT Subject: [RFC][GSoC Proposal Draft] clone: bundle-uri: make it resumable Message-ID: <20e57ea3-3284-a5c8-09a8-5f2159818d57@gmail.com> Hello! This is my draft proposal to implement resumable bundle-uri clone. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.  Also, I think the timeline section could be improved amd I need your input on that. thanks,  -- Khalid Masum ====================================================== GSoC23 Draft Proposal: Resumable cloning with git bundle ====================================================== Overview: ========= Currently, git clones are not resumable. But there is a workaround using git bundles, where the user can `wget -c` the bundle, then clone from it. However this comes with drawbacks that `git clone` does not have. For example, with git clone we can specify branch, or send authentication credentials, which we can not do with `wget` in a simple manner. However with the new `bundle-uri` we should be able to add this feature. As suggested by Derrick Stolee here: https://lore.kernel.org/git/7097d1d6-00a1-2a82-1923-610d41f4053f@github.com/ Where it is suggested that, the randomized temporary download files could be renamed with hashed url, enabling the ability to have resumable clone. Deliverables: ============= - Ability to resume a cloning process with bundle-uri. - Testcases for the newly added feature. - Update on documentation for the newer changes. Timeline: ========= Before April 25:     - Familiarize myself with git's codebase and architecture.     - Making small contributions to git. Before May 25:     - Research and familiarize with git bundle and git object download       process.     - Understanding the core implementation of git bundle.     - Communicate with mentors for further understanding and finding ways of       implementation. May 26 - June 20:     - Starting to implement the git bundle-uri resumable feature.     - Refactor the codebase for necessary integration.     - Write some of the test-cases for the created modules. June 21- July 20:     - Finish implementing the feature.     - Necessary test cases are implemented and reviewed.     - Document the changes. July 21 - Aug 10:     - Finishing touches, making sure everything is stable. Aug 11- 27:     - Buffer period for any unexpected events.     - Final report writing.     - Project submission Contributions ============== Microproject: ------------- Modernized test script: t3501 Link: https://lore.kernel.org/git/20220405150657.19801-1-khalid.masum.92@gmail.com/ Status: Accepted Other contributions: -------------------- Patch review: https://lore.kernel.org/git/pull.1474.git.git.1679233875803.gitgitgadget@gmail.com/ Motivation: =========== I am captivated by the engineering behind Git and aspire to contribute regularly to the project, impacting its features. I view GSoC as an excellent opportunity to jumpstart my contributions and deepen my understanding of software engineering. Conclusion: =========== Implementation of resumable clone is a long wanted feature in git since 2011. With this contribution I believe we will be able to be closer to this goal, or at least get a very good workaround on this feature.