what is the abbreviation of GIT?

git abbreviation
lisonwu picture lisonwu · May 14, 2017 · Viewed 16.7k times · Source

In the manual, GIT is "the stupid content tracker". The abbreviation of "the stupid content tracker" is not GIT. I doubt about what the abbreviation of GIT.

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Zanchey picture Zanchey · May 14, 2017

According to the initial commit to the git tree:

"git" can mean anything, 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 mispronounciation 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

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