Re: [RFC] Show empty root commits when using --simplify-by-decoration

From: Fernando Ramos <greenfoo@u92.eu>
Date: Apr 4, 2026, 20:05 UTC
Message-ID: <adFu7wLmro5A9NDr@x395.localdomain>
In-Reply-To: <CAN5EUNTUDT7FMNYTOnTA_GJJXa2eZZL=RhJHfA6PfJvFSSHL-g@mail.gmail.com>

On 26/04/04 06:08PM, Pablo wrote:

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> >
> > Issue (2) can be "fixed" by using a diferent character (for example "I") for
> > root commits...
> 
> This has actually been discussed before and it was ruled out some years ago.
>   https://lore.kernel.org/git/xmqqwnwajbuj.fsf@gitster.c.googlers.com/
>
> You might find interesting a patch I'm working on that tackles that
> confusing look when two "parentless" commits are stacked.
>   https://lore.kernel.org/git/20260404092425.550346-1-pabloosabaterr@gmail.com/
> 
> This answer from junio might be helpful as well:
>   https://lore.kernel.org/git/xmqqbjfzn6ku.fsf@gitster.g/

Ups... I completely missed those on the very quick search I did on the topic. Sorry. I will ignore "Issue (2)" then and wait for your patch :)

> One more thing, even if it's an RFC it would be much easier for reviewers if
> the patches were sent as git format-patch (one each email) with a cover
> letter, discussing your RFC, so anyone can use git am and b4 to apply the
> patches.

Thanks, I was not sure whether I should send individual emails for this, considering that, after the feedback, they might be dropped. But now I know.

Once I receive freedback on whether the "fix" for "Issue (1)" is a good idea or not, I will resubmit a proper patch.

Thanks.