How is git prune different from git gc?
git gc is a parent command and git prune is a child. Essentially, git prune will be triggered by git gc. Git prune is used to delete Git objects that the git gc config has judged unreachable. Learn more about the git prune command.
Git – GC (Garbage Collection)
Git is a distributed version control system that efficiently handles projects of all sizes. However, over time, a Git repository can accumulate a lot of unnecessary data such as loose objects, unreachable commits, and more. To manage this data, Git employs a garbage collection mechanism, git gc, which cleans up and optimizes the repository. This article explores what Git garbage collection is, how it works, and how to use it effectively.
Table of Content
- What is Git Garbage Collection?
- Why is Garbage Collection Important?
- How Does Git GC Work?
- Significance of git gc aggressive
- How is git prune different from git gc?
- What is the meaning of git gc auto?
- git gc options
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