Looking forward to Git 2.56 – and 3.0

chmaynard 76 points 30 comments September 21, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (5 comments)

WCSTombs

`git add --resolved` is a wonderful idea, and definitely something I would start using.

KolmogorovComp

Does it mean that when switching trop sha1 to sha256 you need to forcepush and rewrite all history? Wouldn’t that be a massive source of potential vulnerabilities?

coliveira

It is regrettable that they're trying to coerce the use of Rust everywhere just for the sake of it. It's a nonsense that is now forced on everyone.

eviks

> It is a binary file optimized for both space efficiency and quick access. Since then, it has been possible to create a repository that uses a reftable rather than the old file-based mechanism, Good, are there (m)any other plans to ditch the slow files and use proper database? Or is it only reserved for various post-git competitors?

globular-toast

Why am I not surprised that GitHub is dragging its heels on sha256? I assume they just aren't able to change fundamental parts of their system now. So no sha256, no IPv6 etc. They can only sprinkle bits around the edges.

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