Re: [Question] Ascii histograms for repo structure
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Justin Tobler <jltobler@gmail.com>
- Date
- Mar 16, 2026, 12:46 UTC
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On 26/03/16 02:56PM, K Jayatheerth wrote:
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> Hi Justin, > > I was catching up on the recent patch series > builtin/repo: include largest object information > _cc'ing everyone in the discussion_ > > The discussion with Patrick and Junio about > adding object size and entry distributions (histograms) > to the git repo structure output was interesting to me. > > I noticed you mentioned planning to explore this in a follow-up series. > I am currently finalizing my GSoC 2026 proposal to improve the git repo command, > and I wanted to include implementing these streaming buckets > and ASCII bar charts as one of my core project goals. > > Before I officially commit to it in my proposal, > I wanted to check in and see if you have already started working on > this locally, > or if you would be open to me picking it up as part of my GSoC > project? I certainly > don't want to step on your toes or duplicate any effort if you already > have patches in flight.
I don't have anything started at the moment and would certainly be ok with someone else picking up the topic. Thanks for taking an interest! :)
Thanks, -Justin