Microsoft and GitHub team up to take Git virtual file system to macOS, Linux

Re:Microsoft and GitHub team up to take Git virtual file sys... by AaronFriel on Friday November 17, 2017 @02:19PM (#15725114)

While this debate keeps being hashed out, it's important to note that some of the largest and most successful tech companies have decided to use monorepos. Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and others use monorepos.

I suspect one factor for Microsoft is that many patches will be cross-cutting, and tooling with multiple repositories or even submodules remains poor.

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Re:Microsoft and GitHub team up to take Git virtual file sys... by philipov on Friday November 17, 2017 @02:49PM (#15725410)

I think it's dangerous to assume a causal link between success and their use of monorepos. As aaronAgain points out, Microsoft's codebase existed since before monoliths were recognised to be a bad idea. They're already screwed, and need a solution for where they are today. That's a valid and important use-case, but doesn't suggest that someone starting from scratch should follow their lead.

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