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Now that object reading operations are internally protected, the submodule initialization functions at builtin/grep.c:grep_submodule() are very close to being thread-safe. Let's take a look at each call and remove from the critical section what we can, for better performance: - submodule_from_path() and is_submodule_active() cannot be called in parallel yet only because they call repo_read_gitmodules() which contains, in its call stack, operations that would otherwise be in race condition with object reading (for example parse_object() and is_promisor_remote()). However, they only call repo_read_gitmodules() if it wasn't read before. So let's pre-read it before firing the threads and allow these two functions to safely be called in parallel. - repo_submodule_init() is already thread-safe, so remove it from the critical section without other necessary changes. - The repo_read_gitmodules(&subrepo) call at grep_submodule() is safe as no other thread is performing object reading operations in the subrepo yet. However, threads might be working in the superproject, and this function calls add_to_alternates_memory() internally, which is racy with object readings in the superproject. So it must be kept protected for now. Let's add a "NEEDSWORK" to it, informing why it cannot be removed from the critical section yet. - Finally, add_to_alternates_memory() must be kept protected for the same reason as the item above. Signed-off-by: Matheus Tavares <matheus.bernardino@usp.br> Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals.
Git is an Open Source project covered by the GNU General Public License version 2 (some parts of it are under different licenses, compatible with the GPLv2). It was originally written by Linus Torvalds with help of a group of hackers around the net.
Please read the file INSTALL for installation instructions.
Many Git online resources are accessible from https://git-scm.com/ including full documentation and Git related tools.
See Documentation/gittutorial.txt to get started, then see
Documentation/giteveryday.txt for a useful minimum set of commands, and
Documentation/git-<commandname>.txt for documentation of each command.
If git has been correctly installed, then the tutorial can also be
read with man gittutorial or git help tutorial, and the
documentation of each command with man git-<commandname> or git help <commandname>.
CVS users may also want to read Documentation/gitcvs-migration.txt
(man gitcvs-migration or git help cvs-migration if git is
installed).
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The name "git" was given by Linus Torvalds when he wrote the very first version. He described the tool as "the stupid content tracker" and the name as (depending on your mood):
- random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
- stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang.
- "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
- "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks