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16yo working on git patch instead of studying

Subject: 16yo working on git patch instead of studying

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One message between Feb 27, 2026 and Feb 27, 2026.

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Paul Pcannon· Feb 27, 2026, 18:47 UTC · lore

Hi Linus,

I'm a high school student who builds open-source CLI tools and APIs.

I've run my own Git server for a while, and I've always felt Git prioritizes correctness over UX simplicity.

I've been working on improving that, is this a problem worth solving?

Best regards, Paul Cannon

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