"brian m. carlson" <sandals@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > On 2023-06-22 at 00:46:34, John Cai via GitGitGadget wrote: >> From: John Cai <johncai86@xxxxxxxxx> >> >> For newer users of Git, the possible values of -t in git-hash-object may >> not be apparent. In fact the current verbiage under NAME could >> lead one to conclude that git-hash-object(1) can only be used to create >> blobs. >> >> Update the verbiage to make it clear the command can be used to write >> objects, not just blobs. Also add the possible values for -t. > > Sure, I think this is a good change. I'm of the opinion we should tell > people explicitly what the valid values are whenever there are a > reasonable number. Strictly speaking, the valid values become unbounded under --literally, but it is just for those who build and experiment with Git, not for end-users or toolsmiths, so I am OK with listing the four object types here. Thanks.
