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Re: [GSOC] Is adding 'dart' to userdiff.c a valid microproject?

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Pushkar Singh <pushkarkumarsingh1970@gmail.com>
Date
Feb 8, 2026, 09:13 UTC
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Hi Soutrik,
On Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM soutrik das <valusoutrik@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I saw that the 'dart' language was not present in userdiff.c's list of languages.

Yes, adding a new language entry to userdiff.c is a valid contribution and a good way to get familiar with Git’s workflow and review process.

> Can anyone clarify if this is a viable GSOC microproject?

It’s fine as a starting point. For GSoC, it usually helps if you also follow this up with additional small, focused contributions over time, but there’s nothing wrong with beginning here.

Hope that helps.

Thanks, Pushkar

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  1. soutrik dasFeb 8, 2026
  2. Pushkar SinghFeb 8, 2026
  3. Johannes SixtFeb 8, 2026
  4. Is adding 'dart' to userdiff.c a valid microproject?SoutrikDas, Feb 9, 2026

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