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Git 3.0 will default to 'main' as the initial branch name instead of 'master', marking the completion of a transition announced in 2020. Expected near the end of 2026, the release will also switch from SHA-1 to SHA-256 hashing for improved security, introduce a new storage format optimized for macOS and Windows, and formally integrate Rust into the build process.

Git 3.0 will use main as the default branch

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master will always be my branch for as long as i write code, and I will have many slaves

Funny, how nobody speaks of the actual reasons behind this. Everyone just announces the change without sufficient explanation.

A real re-branding master-class😉

Finally it’s taken long enough 😩 I’ve been complaining about this since 2015-16 bro. Back when GH would complain about <code>main</code>.
If you don’t think it’s a big deal, then go watch the series Roots or at least 12 Years A Slave.
Seriously, not cool. Just change it.
Besides <code>main</code> is less typing 🎉