Best of Code Review — September 2024

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   ThePrimeTime·2y

   A New Git Diff Algo

   The post discusses improvements in Git's diff algorithm, highlighting a switch from the Myers diff algorithm to a new, computationally intensive approach called commit cruncher. This new algorithm aims to reduce developers' time spent on code reviews by presenting more semantic information. While preliminary research shows a potential 28% reduction in lines to review, concerns exist about the increased complexity and the potential for semantic overload. The post also critiques the current practices and explores the challenges in making such transitions mainstream.

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   Article

   Adam Johnson·2y

   Git: generate statistics with shortlog

   Learn how to generate detailed commit statistics in a Git repository using the 'git shortlog' command. The guide covers limiting commits by range, pathspec, and grouping by day or other fields formatted from the commit. It also touches on advanced configurations to optimize your repository analysis.

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