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Git 3.0's SHA-256 default called a costly mistake
Original: Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake - gitbutler.com https:// reddthat.com/post/74263341
GitButler has published an argument that Git 3.0's plan to make SHA-256 the default hash algorithm will be a costly mistake. The piece criticizes the upcoming switch away from SHA-1, drawing attention to compatibility and migration concerns for developers and tooling. Discussion of the article is circulating in open-source developer communities.
Why now: The Git project's planned hash algorithm change affects nearly every developer, prompting debate over its costs.
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- Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake - gitbutler.com https:// reddthat.com/post/74263341 · lemmydividebyzero@reddthat.com · 2
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