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Re: any info getting a birdview of Git and its test suite?

From
Brian Gernhardt <benji@silverinsanity.com>
Date
Mar 18, 2007, 15:57 UTC
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On Mar 18, 2007, at 3:43 AM, F wrote:
> So is there any infomation getting a birdview of architecture of  
> Git and
> its test suite? Or the only way is to read the code?

The code is a great place to find out details, but I find it a little confusing if you don't have some understanding. Thankfully, the documentation is actually pretty thorough. And the existing tests use the git commands is ways similar to a user, so it's a good way to get a grasp. Any questions about a specific section of git can be directed to the list or IRC. We're a pretty educational bunch (in a variety of ways).

~~ Brian
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  3. Jakub NarebskiMar 18, 2007
  4. Johannes SchindelinMar 19, 2007
  5. Jakub NarebskiMar 19, 2007
  6. Robin RosenbergMar 19, 2007
  7. Johannes SchindelinMar 19, 2007
  8. Andy ParkinsMar 19, 2007
  9. Johannes SchindelinMar 19, 2007
  10. Nicolas PitreMar 19, 2007
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