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Date Published
Author
Chepkirui Dorothy
Word count
3672
Language
English
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None

Summary

The article provides a comprehensive guide to using Git Large File Storage (LFS), an extension of Git designed to efficiently manage large files, which can otherwise slow down repository operations such as pulling, pushing, and cloning. Git LFS works by replacing large files in a repository with text pointers, while storing the actual files on a separate server, thereby reducing the repository's size and improving performance. This tutorial walks through the installation and setup of Git LFS, emphasizing its utility in fields like software development, game development, and data science, where handling large multimedia files or datasets is common. It includes practical examples, such as using a large accident dataset from Kaggle, to illustrate how Git LFS facilitates smoother collaboration by optimizing file storage and transfer. Additionally, the article explores advanced features like batch operations, file locking, and custom storage solutions, highlighting Git LFS’s versatility in improving the efficiency of version control systems.