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Re: [PATCH 10/13] update delta handling in write_object() for --pack-limit

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Nicolas Pitre <nico@cam.org>
Date
Apr 6, 2007, 00:43 UTC
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On Thu, 5 Apr 2007, Junio C Hamano wrote:
> (3) makes me wonder if we can still allow it in the thin-pack
> case by just loosening the condition here.
I don't think thin packs apply in the sliced pack usage scenario anyway.
> 
> Also I need explanation to understand why (4) is needed --
> doesn't write_one() always write base object out before writing
> a deltified object that depends on it?
Yes it does.  This is a requirement for OBJ_OFS_DELTA.
Nicolas
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  1. 10/13 update delta handling in write_object() for --pack-limitDana How, Apr 5, 2007
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