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Date Published
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Risk Olson
Word count
228
Language
English
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None

Summary

Git Large File Storage (LFS) is an open-source extension designed to facilitate the integration of large binary files, such as audio samples and videos, into Git workflows by replacing them with text pointers and storing the actual file contents on remote servers like GitHub.com. This tool addresses the limitations of traditional version control systems in handling large files, offering a streamlined process that is easy to download, configure, and compatible with all major platforms under the MIT license. GitHub.com is planning to incorporate Git LFS support by default in all repositories and is currently offering early access to selective users, with an initial free allocation of 1 GB for both file storage and monthly bandwidth, while additional resources can be purchased if needed.