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A Journey into Git Internals with Python

EuroPython Conference via YouTube

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Embark on a 44-minute journey into the inner workings of Git using Python in this EuroPython 2017 conference talk. Uncover the simple principles behind Git's operations, demystifying its commands and structure. Learn how to parse Git's internal data with Python, gaining a deeper understanding of concepts like content immutability, content-addressable storage, branches, and merging. Follow along with a Python interpreter notebook as the speaker guides you through Git's tree structure, helping you make sense of Git's functionality beyond memorizing commands. By the end of this talk, gain valuable insights that will enhance your Git proficiency and overall version control understanding.

Syllabus

Intro
Why internals
Why Git is hard
Content is immutable
Python interpreter notebook
Parse tree
Branches
Contentaddressable
Branch
Merge
Recap
Conclusion

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