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Re: taking a break from Git

From
Kaartic Sivaraam <kaartic.sivaraam@gmail.com>
Date
Dec 20, 2021, 19:18 UTC
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<b6961967-ce5b-d5ab-d44f-69ee58641837@gmail.com>
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Hi Peff,
On 15/12/21 10:39 pm, Taylor Blau wrote:
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> On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 11:38:25AM -0500, Jeff King wrote:
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I'm going to be offline and completely absent from the mailing list for
>> five months starting at the end of December. After that, things are up
>> in the air, but I may not be as involved in the project as I have been.
>>
>> Sorry, there's no juicy gossip or drama to share. I still like everyone,
>> and think it's a cool project. ;) After 15 years, it just feels like
>> it's time for a break and to perhaps apply my brain to something else
>> for a while.
> 
> I am going to miss seeing patches and review from you tremendously.
> 
> ...
>
> I am a better programmer and Git contributor directly because of Peff's
> efforts. I am sure that anybody who has been fortunate enough to get
> review or advice from Peff feels the same as I do.
> 

I could resonate with this. I've always seen you as a prolific contributor who is able to provide valuable feedback to long-timers and newcomers all the same. Thanks for all that you've done so, Peff!

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> 
>>    - I really am going to stop reading the list. Even if you cc me. So
>>      please don't get mad if I don't review your patches, or respond to
>>      bug reports. :)
> 
> Please do ;). Enjoy your well deserved time off, and thank you.
> 
I hope the same too. Wishing you luck on your future endeavour, Peff!
-- 
Sivaraam

PS: I've been wanting to interview you for Git Rev News for
quite some time now. Looks like I've waited too long. Given
the circumstance, I don't wish to bother you with one. But if
you feel like giving an interview, feel free to let me know :-)
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Message 4 of 11 in “taking a break from Git”
  1. Jeff KingDec 15, 2021
  2. Taylor BlauDec 15, 2021
  3. Christian CouderDec 16, 2021
  4. Kaartic SivaraamDec 20, 2021
  5. Junio C HamanoDec 15, 2021
  6. rsbecker@nexbridge.comDec 16, 2021
  7. Phillip WoodDec 17, 2021
  8. Ævar Arnfjörð BjarmasonDec 20, 2021
  9. Jeff KingDec 20, 2021
  10. Philip OakleyDec 21, 2021
  11. Elijah NewrenDec 21, 2021

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