libgit2 / libgit2/libgit2sharp
how to checkout -b branch
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Description
apparently i am only able to checkout a branch and have it be detached.. is there a way to create a local branch with proper remote tracking info ?
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue asks whether checkout can create a local branch with proper remote-tracking information, but names no file, test, or entry point. First inspect the checkout and branch APIs and existing documentation, then document or clarify the supported workflow and its expected tracking behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp, git
- Domain
- developer-experience, documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100