Git 2.23 introduces several significant updates and experimental features contributed by over 77 contributors, including the new git switch and git restore commands, which aim to simplify and clarify the functionality of the traditional git checkout command by separating branch switching and file restoring operations. The update also enhances git for-each-ref, making it faster and more efficient in handling multiple patterns while improving connectivity checks by utilizing references from alternates. Additionally, a new --quit option for git merge allows users to abort a merge without altering the working copy, while git cherry-pick now includes a --skip option to bypass conflicts during a sequence. The update further improves performance through commit graph chains for large repositories, supports Octave and Rust in git grep and git diff, and ensures consistency in email mapping across git shortlog and git log. A new tutorial offers guidance for contributors seeking to make their first upstream contribution, highlighting the collaborative nature of the Git project.