Microsoft-365What is GVFS?
GVFS virtualizes the file system beneath your git repo so that git and all tools see a fully hydrated repo, but GVFS only downloads objects as they are needed. GVFS also manages git's sparse-checkout to ensure that git operations like status, checkout, etc., can be as quick as possible.
GVFS is a tool in the Version Control category of a tech stack.
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GVFS Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to GVFS?
pre-commit
pre-commit checks your code for errors before you commit it. pre-commit is configurable.
hub
hub is a command line tool that wraps git in order to extend it with extra features and commands that make working with GitHub easier.
Git Flow
It provides excellent command line help and output. It is a merge based solution. It doesn't rebase feature branches.
Atlassian Stash
It is a centralized solution to manage Git repositories behind the firewall. Streamlined for small agile teams, powerful enough for large organizations.
