> > branch_get sometimes returns current_branch, which can be NULL (e.g., if > > you're on a detached HEAD). Try: > > > > $ git branch HEAD > > fatal: no such branch 'HEAD' > > > > $ git branch '' > > fatal: no such branch '' > > > > However, it seems weird that we'd check those cases here (and provide > > such lousy messages). And indeed, dropping that and letting us > > eventually hit create_branch() gives a much better message: > > > > $ git branch HEAD > > fatal: 'HEAD' is not a valid branch name. > > > > $ git branch '' > > fatal: '' is not a valid branch name. > > This explanation is perfect, of course. ;) > > I still wondered if you had another motivation hinted at in your > original mail, though (some weirdness with running branch_get early). > It's OK if there isn't one, but I just want to make sure we capture all > of the details. > Yes, this explanation is perfect. ;) > Other than that question, the patch looks good to me. > > -Peff
