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Change the documentation for --list so that it's described as a toggle, not as an option that takes a <pattern> as an argument. Junio initially documented this inb867c7c23a("git-tag: -l to list tags (usability).", 2006-02-17), but later Jeff King changed "tag" to accept multiple patterns in588d0e834b("tag: accept multiple patterns for --list", 2011-06-20). However, documenting this as "-l <pattern>" was never correct, as these both worked before Jeff's change: git tag -l 'v*' git tag 'v*' -l One would expect an option that was documented like that to only accept: git tag --list git tag --list 'v*rc*' And after Jeff's change, one that took multiple patterns: git tag --list 'v*rc*' --list '*2.8*' But since it's actually a toggle all of these work as well, and produce identical output to the last example above: git tag --list 'v*rc*' '*2.8*' git tag --list 'v*rc*' '*2.8*' --list --list --list git tag --list 'v*rc*' '*2.8*' --list -l --list -l --list Now the documentation is more in tune with how the "branch" command describes its --list option since commitcddd127b9a("branch: introduce --list option", 2011-08-28). Change the test suite to assert that these invocations work for the cases that weren't already being tested for. Signed-off-by: Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason <avarab@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals.
Git is an Open Source project covered by the GNU General Public License version 2 (some parts of it are under different licenses, compatible with the GPLv2). It was originally written by Linus Torvalds with help of a group of hackers around the net.
Please read the file INSTALL for installation instructions.
Many Git online resources are accessible from http://git-scm.com/ including full documentation and Git related tools.
See Documentation/gittutorial.txt to get started, then see
Documentation/giteveryday.txt for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-.txt for documentation of each command.
If git has been correctly installed, then the tutorial can also be
read with man gittutorial or git help tutorial, and the
documentation of each command with man git-<commandname> or git help <commandname>.
CVS users may also want to read Documentation/gitcvs-migration.txt
(man gitcvs-migration or git help cvs-migration if git is
installed).
The user discussion and development of Git take place on the Git mailing list -- everyone is welcome to post bug reports, feature requests, comments and patches to git@vger.kernel.org (read Documentation/SubmittingPatches for instructions on patch submission). To subscribe to the list, send an email with just "subscribe git" in the body to majordomo@vger.kernel.org. The mailing list archives are available at https://public-inbox.org/git, http://marc.info/?l=git and other archival sites.
The maintainer frequently sends the "What's cooking" reports that list the current status of various development topics to the mailing list. The discussion following them give a good reference for project status, development direction and remaining tasks.
The name "git" was given by Linus Torvalds when he wrote the very first version. He described the tool as "the stupid content tracker" and the name as (depending on your mood):
- random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
- stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang.
- "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
- "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks