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Re: [BUG] Git push sends too much data unnecessarily

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Karthik Nayak <karthik.188@gmail.com>
Date
Jan 15, 2026, 09:43 UTC
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Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com> writes:
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> Karthik Nayak <karthik.188@gmail.com> writes:
>
>> So it sends all objects required to create the reference, in our case 4
>> objects, in your case GBs of data.
>
> "push.negotiate"?
Neat. Everyday there is something new to know! Thanks.
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  1. Rajiv SharmaJan 14, 2026
  2. Karthik NayakJan 14, 2026
  3. Junio C HamanoJan 14, 2026
  4. Rajiv SharmaJan 14, 2026
  5. Jeff KingJan 14, 2026
  6. Rajiv SharmaJan 14, 2026
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