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The GitHub Blog·Aug 31, 2022·28 min read·Derrick Stolee63

Git's database internals III: file history queries

Git’s file history queries use specialized algorithms that are tailored to common developer behavior. Level up your history spelunking skills by learning how different history modes behave and which ones to use when you need them.

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