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When completing arguments for 'git diff', _git_diff() delegates to __git_complete_revlist_file(), which only completes revision references. This is good [*], as mixing both revisions and paths in a single list for the user to pick from is simply too confusing. If no reference matches, or if '--' is given, however, _git_diff() leaves COMPREPLY empty. Bash then falls back to default filename completion in $PWD. This fails when 'git -C <path>' is used because $PWD is not the target repository. Update _git_diff() to use __git_complete_index_file() when '--' is present, or when revision reference completion yields no matching candidates, so that tracked paths are offered as candidates. This changes behavior even in the case where '-C <there>' is not used. The new behavior omits untracked paths from suggestions when no revs match the prefix but matching tracked paths exist, which is more useful in the context of 'git diff'. When run outside the working tree of a repository, or when nothing matches from revisions or tracked paths, Bash still falls back to default filename completion in $PWD, so such a use case would be just like completing paths for any 'diff' command, rather than for 'git diff'. [Footnote] * In https://lore.kernel.org/git/al%2Fw2qgBfhe9qMg6@szeder.dev/ SZEDER made the same argument for "git send-email 0<TAB>". 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 https://git-scm.com/ including full documentation and Git related tools.
See Documentation/gittutorial.adoc to get started, then see
Documentation/giteveryday.adoc for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-<commandname>.adoc 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.adoc
(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 and Documentation/CodingGuidelines).
Those wishing to help with error message, usage and informational message
string translations (localization l10) should see po/README.md
(a po file is a Portable Object file that holds the translations).
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Issues which are security relevant should be disclosed privately to the Git Security mailing list git-security@googlegroups.com.
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