What's new in Git 2.52.0?

Git 2.52 introduces several enhancements, returning to the standard 12-week cycle after a shorter 8-week period for version 2.51. Notable updates include the introduction of the git-last-modified(1) command, which efficiently retrieves the last commit for files in a single command, reducing operational load. Enhancements to git-fast-export(1) and git-fast-import(1) now support cryptographic signature handling, crucial for interoperability and history rewriting tools. The release also improves repository maintenance with a new "geometric" strategy in git-maintenance(1), optimizing object repacking for large monorepos. Additionally, a new "structure" subcommand in git-repo(1) provides insights into repository metrics, and contributions from the Google Summer of Code focused on reducing global variables, introducing a machine-readable repository info tool, and consolidating reference-related functionality. These updates aim to enhance Git's performance, customizability, and usability across various environments.

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