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* jc/doc-refspec-syntax:
  doc: clarify <src> in refspec syntax
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Taylor Blau
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The format of a <refspec> parameter is an optional plus The format of a <refspec> parameter is an optional plus
`+`, followed by the source <src>, followed `+`, followed by the source <src>, followed
by a colon `:`, followed by the destination ref <dst>. by a colon `:`, followed by the destination <dst>.
The colon can be omitted when <dst> is empty. <src> is The colon can be omitted when <dst> is empty. <src> is
typically a ref, but it can also be a fully spelled hex object typically a ref, or a glob pattern with a single `*` that is used
to match a set of refs, but it can also be a fully spelled hex object
name. name.
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A <refspec> may contain a `*` in its <src> to indicate a simple pattern A <refspec> may contain a `*` in its <src> to indicate a simple pattern
match. Such a refspec functions like a glob that matches any ref with the match. Such a refspec functions like a glob that matches any ref with the
same prefix. A pattern <refspec> must have a `*` in both the <src> and pattern. A pattern <refspec> must have one and only one `*` in both the <src> and
<dst>. It will map refs to the destination by replacing the `*` with the <dst>. It will map refs to the destination by replacing the `*` with the
contents matched from the source. contents matched from the source.
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