`git log -L` has bypassed log_tree_diff() and log_tree_diff_flush()
since the feature was introduced, short-circuiting from
log_tree_commit() directly into line_log_print(). This skips the
no_free save/restore (noted in a NEEDSWORK comment added by
f8781bfda3), the always_show_header fallback, show_diff_of_diff(),
and diff_free() cleanup.
Restructure so that -L flows through log_tree_diff() ->
log_tree_diff_flush(), the same path used by the normal
single-parent and merge diff codepaths:
- Rename line_log_print() to line_log_queue_pairs() and strip it
down to just queuing pre-computed filepairs. The show_log(),
separator, diffcore_std(), and diff_flush() calls are removed
since log_tree_diff_flush() handles all of those.
- In log_tree_diff(), call line_log_queue_pairs() then
log_tree_diff_flush(), mirroring the diff_tree_oid() + flush
pattern used by the single-parent and merge codepaths.
- Remove the early return in log_tree_commit() that is no longer
needed now that -L output flows through log_tree_diff() and
log_tree_diff_flush(); this restores no_free save/restore,
always_show_header, and diff_free() cleanup.
Because show_log() is now deferred until after diffcore_std() inside
log_tree_diff_flush(), pickaxe (-S, -G, --find-object) and
--diff-filter now properly suppress commits when all pairs are
filtered out.
The blank-line separator between commit header and diff changes
slightly: the old code printed one unconditionally, while
log_tree_diff_flush() only emits one for verbose headers. This
matches the rest of log output.
Also reject --full-diff, which is not yet supported with -L: the
filepairs are pre-computed during the history walk and scoped to
tracked line ranges, so there is currently no full-tree diff to
fall back to for display.
Update tests accordingly.
Signed-off-by: Michael Montalbo <mmontalbo@gmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals.
Git is an Open Source project covered by the GNU General Public License version 2 (some parts of it are under different licenses, compatible with the GPLv2). It was originally written by Linus Torvalds with help of a group of hackers around the net.
Please read the file INSTALL for installation instructions.
Many Git online resources are accessible from https://git-scm.com/ including full documentation and Git related tools.
See Documentation/gittutorial.adoc to get started, then see
Documentation/giteveryday.adoc for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-<commandname>.adoc for documentation of each command.
If git has been correctly installed, then the tutorial can also be
read with man gittutorial or git help tutorial, and the
documentation of each command with man git-<commandname> or git help <commandname>.
CVS users may also want to read Documentation/gitcvs-migration.adoc
(man gitcvs-migration or git help cvs-migration if git is
installed).
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The name "git" was given by Linus Torvalds when he wrote the very first version. He described the tool as "the stupid content tracker" and the name as (depending on your mood):
- random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
- stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang.
- "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
- "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks