axEl7fB5Jul 14

Which git branch are you on?

https://lemmy.cafe/post/20354265

Show threadmhague
Using master is stupid. Is your branch in charge of others? Is it more skilled than your other branches? Software engineering has too many crusty dorks that stick to their paradigms like it’s their religion. Acting like it’s their heritage to use outdated terms but also it doesn’t matter so that’s why they’ll keep using it.
Jul 14 at 3:35pmWeb
Show threadrothaineJul 14
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_recordings
Master recordings - Wikipedia

Show threadwaldfeeJul 14
Calling an original, analogue recording a master does make sense, as all copies of it will by nature be of a lesser quality. This isn’t the case for git branches tho.
Show threadrothaineJul 14
I don’t think the word “master” is indicating quality though, just that it’s the “source” or “basis”
Show threadcley_fayeJul 14
The name have nothing to do with being in charge of others, skill level, or anything, but, sure.