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Keep track of how many entries at the beginning of a ref_array are already sorted. In sort_ref_array(), return early if the the array is already sorted (i.e., if no new references has been appended to the end of the list since the last call to sort_ref_array()). Sort ref_arrays only when needed, namely in search_ref_array() and in do_for_each_ref(). However, never call sort_ref_array() on the extra_refs, because extra_refs can contain multiple entries with the same name and because sort_ref_array() not only sorts, but de-dups its contents. This change is currently not useful, because entries are not added to ref_arrays after they are created. But in a moment they will be... Implementation note: we could store a binary "sorted" value instead of an integer, but storing the number of sorted entries leaves the way open for a couple of possible future optimizations: * In sort_ref_array(), sort *only* the unsorted entries, then merge them with the sorted entries. This should be faster if most of the entries are already sorted. * Teach search_ref_array() to do a binary search of any sorted entries, and if unsuccessful do a linear search of any unsorted entries. This would avoid the need to sort the list every time that search_ref_array() is called, and (given some intelligence about how often to sort) could significantly improve the speed in certain hypothetical usage patterns. Signed-off-by: Michael Haggerty <mhagger@alum.mit.edu> Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
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GIT - the stupid content tracker
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"git" can mean anything, 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
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.
It was originally written by Linus Torvalds with help of a group of
hackers around the net. It is currently maintained by Junio C Hamano.
Please read the file INSTALL for installation instructions.
See Documentation/gittutorial.txt to get started, then see
Documentation/everyday.txt for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-commandname.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).
Many Git online resources are accessible from http://git-scm.com/
including full documentation and Git related tools.
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. 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
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=git and other archival sites.
The messages titled "A note from the maintainer", "What's in
git.git (stable)" and "What's cooking in git.git (topics)" and
the discussion following them on the mailing list give a good
reference for project status, development direction and
remaining tasks.