microsoft / microsoft/VFSForGit

Git subtree support: Does VFS4G have it, and what's the cost to support it?

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Description

We've been asked if VFS4G supports git subtrees. This work item is to determine:

  • Does VFS4G currently support git subtrees?
  • If not, what is a rough estimate of the work involved to support them (and is it feasible at all)?

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by examining VFS4G's current Git integration to determine whether git subtree behavior is already supported. Document the result, then assess the feasibility and rough work required to add support if it is absent.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, git
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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