Jonathan McDowell
If I see git submodules in a project checkout I know I'm in for a world of pain.
Feb 20 at 9:21amWeb
Show threadDavidRFeb 20
I still refuse to use them
Show threadIan JacksonFeb 20

@noodles No shit. Good luck!

And, thanks for another excuse to link to my 2023 blog post "Never use git submodules".

https://diziet.dreamwidth.org/14666.html

diziet | Never use git submodules

Show threadRevK Feb 20
@Diziet hmm - need to check out git subtree
Show threadTony FinchFeb 20
@Diziet @noodles i had a reason to share that again earlier this week :-) https://lobste.rs/c/bujl44
"Vendoring" is a vile anti-pattern (2014)

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Show threadLars WirzeniusFeb 20
@noodles Git has that effect on people.
Show threadAndrew GallagherFeb 20
@noodles i feel seen