tensorflow / tensorflow/datasets

Compress our repo size

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Description

Currently, our repo is huge (~1GB with git clone). We should try to find way to reduce its size.

  • Reduce the repo size through git gc (git gc --aggressive --prune=now doesn't seems to work ?)
  • Maybe split the repo in smaller independent repo ?
  • Is there a way to special case the fake data and testing folders as those two folder takes up most of the space.

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Research direction

Start by measuring the repository and testing whether git gc --aggressive --prune=now reduces its clone size. Investigate the fake data and testing folders identified as the main contributors, then evaluate whether special handling or splitting the repository is appropriate. Done means a documented, practical plan that measurably reduces repository size.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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