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Re:I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare other... by mlhpdx on Sunday March 02, 2025 @11:36AM (#43232137)
> If you use something frequently you should know it in-depth.

I prefer to remain oblivious to many things. Two views of the Mississippi and all that.

Git works reliably and achieves my humble expectations. Thanks git.

But in reality I use about the same set of commands. The exception being ‘cherry-pick’ which I avoid solely on disliking the name.

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Re:I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare other... by fragmede on Sunday March 02, 2025 @12:21PM (#43232668)
what would you call it instead? or does the word cherry have some weird association in your mind?
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Re:I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare other... by mlhpdx on Sunday March 02, 2025 @12:24PM (#43232701)
No, it’s just weird and out of context. Just plain “pick” maybe.
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Re:I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare other... by fragmede on Sunday March 02, 2025 @09:43PM (#43237748)
maybe

    git alias --global pick cherry-pick
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Re:I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare other... by relaxing on Sunday March 02, 2025 @02:46PM (#43234245)
cherry picking has a negative connotation in its most common usage.
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Re:I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare other... by fragmede on Sunday March 02, 2025 @09:43PM (#43237745)
sure but is it enough to avoid using it though? I don't like to get screwed in business, but I don't avoid the screwdriver in my toolbox when I need one.
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