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I still use whatchanged

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EBEduard Bloch <edi@gmx.de>
Date
Nov 13, 2025, 21:03 UTC
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Yes, guys,

that may sound totally ridiculous but I want my normal "git whatchanged" command back.

Because calling it means typing "git wh<tab>". Just 6 keystrokes!

And what is the replacement call? Jeez, this dumb message about "--i-still-use-this" should have mentioned that detail! Now I had to google it which was not great UX in the first place.

Okay, the replacement is apparently "git log --ra<tab>", at least 12 keystrokes. That is a clear downgrade. So, please bring "whatchanged" shortcut back. You may print scary warnings about eating my dogs for breakfast or similar, I don't care.

BR, Eduard.
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  1. Eduard BlochNov 13, 2025
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