@ -27,14 +27,20 @@ blob object::
tree object::
tree object::
An object containing a list of file names and modes along with refs
An object containing a list of file names and modes along with refs
to the associated blob and/or tree objects. A tree object is
to the associated blob and/or tree objects. A tree is equivalent
equivalent to a directory.
to a directory.
tree::
tree::
Either a working tree, or a tree object together with the
Either a working tree, or a tree object together with the
dependent blob and tree objects (i.e. a stored representation
dependent blob and tree objects (i.e. a stored representation
of a working tree).
of a working tree).
DAG::
Directed acyclic graph. The commit objects form a directed acyclic
graph, because they have parents (directed), and the graph of commit
objects is acyclic (there is no chain which begins and ends with the
same object).
index::
index::
A collection of files with stat information, whose contents are
A collection of files with stat information, whose contents are
stored as objects. The cache is a stored version of your working
stored as objects. The cache is a stored version of your working
@ -142,6 +148,10 @@ merge::
merge uses heuristics to accomplish that. Evidently, an automatic
merge uses heuristics to accomplish that. Evidently, an automatic
merge can fail.
merge can fail.
octopus::
To merge more than two branches. Also denotes an intelligent
predator.
resolve::
resolve::
The action of fixing up manually what a failed automatic merge
The action of fixing up manually what a failed automatic merge
left behind.
left behind.