[PATCH v2] you_still_use_that(): reword the instructions
- From
Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
- Date
- Aug 26, 2026, 17:48 UTC
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- <xmqqjypchixe.fsf@gitster.g>
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- <xmqqo6epj6is.fsf@gitster.g>
The message is overly long and may mislead readers into thinking there is recourse other than adopting the new workflow. Clarify that the message is there merely to help them find a replacement workflow, and is not offering to reconsider a decision that has already taken effect.
Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com> --- usage.c | 16 +++++++--------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-)
diff --git c/usage.c w/usage.c index 3f0118ab2a..365c0bcb90 100644 --- c/usage.c +++ w/usage.c @@ -386,21 +386,19 @@ NORETURN void you_still_use_that(const char *command_name, const char *hint) STRBUF_ENCODE_SLASH); fprintf(stderr, - _("'%s' is nominated for removal.\n"), command_name); + _("'%s' will be removed soon.\n"), command_name); if (hint) fputs(hint, stderr); fprintf(stderr, - _("If you still use this command, here's what you can do:\n" + _("If you need a replacement:\n" "\n" - "- read https://git-scm.com/docs/BreakingChanges.html\n" - "- check if anyone has discussed this on the mailing\n" - " list and if they came up with something that can\n" - " help you: https://lore.kernel.org/git/?q=%s\n" - "- send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> to let us\n" - " know that you still use this command and were unable\n" - " to determine a suitable replacement\n" + "- Read https://git-scm.com/docs/BreakingChanges.html.\n\n" + "- Check what others on the mailing suggest as a replacement:\n" + " https://lore.kernel.org/git/?q=%s\n\n" + "- Send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> asking for help, only if\n" + " suggestions by others do not work for you.\n" "\n"), percent_encoded.buf); strbuf_release(&percent_encoded);