We allow variadic macros in the code base, but only if there is fallback
code for platforms that lack it. This leads to some annoyances:
- the code is more complicated because of the fallbacks (e.g.,
trace_printf(), etc, is implemented twice with a set of parallel
wrappers).
- some constructs are just impossible and we've had to live without
them (e.g., a cross between FLEX_ALLOC and xstrfmt)
Since this feature is present in C99, we may be able to start counting
on it being available everywhere. Let's start with a weather balloon
patch to find out.
This patch makes the absolute minimal change by always setting
HAVE_VARIADIC_MACROS. If somebody runs into a platform where it's a
problem, they can undo it by commenting out the define. Likewise, if we
have to revert this, it would be quite unlikely to cause conflicts.
Once we feel comfortable that this is the right direction, then we can
start ripping out all the spots that actually look at the flag, and
removing the dead code.
Signed-off-by: Jeff King <peff@peff.net>
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.
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License version 2 (some parts of it are under different licenses,
compatible with the GPLv2). It was originally written by Linus
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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).
Issues which are security relevant should be disclosed privately to
the Git Security mailing list git-security@googlegroups.com.
The maintainer frequently sends the "What's cooking" reports that
list the current status of various development topics to the mailing
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project status, development direction and remaining tasks.
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
