Removing non-inclusive language in git
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- Dominant language
- C
- Stars
- 10.6k
- Forks
- 2.7k
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
Git itself is tracking work to reduce the non-inclusive terminology within the project, and changing the default branch name in particular.
Obviously, libgit2 needs to align with changes made in core git for compatibility across the ecosystem.
This issue will track work to get there.
- Respect
init.defaultBranch#5581 - Change default default branch name to match git's
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the core Git references linked in the issue and the completed work in #5581. Identify the libgit2 entry point that selects the default branch name; done means it matches Git's default and preserves compatibility across the ecosystem.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100