UCL-ARC / UCL-ARC/python-tooling

Replace `Git` with `GitPython` in Python code

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Description

Is Your Feature Request Related to a Problem? Please Describe

Means we don't have to use subprocess commands https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython

Describe the Solution You'd Like

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Describe Alternatives You've Considered

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Additional Context

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating Python code that invokes Git through subprocess, then assess the GitPython approach; done means the relevant Git subprocess usage has been replaced without changing the intended behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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