Git root empty commit

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 13:15:48 +0000

The best way to structure yout repository is to have an empty root commit and to squash all the other commits periodically onto the second. This reduces the repository size making it easier to clone in CI and for your end users.

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Create an empty commit:

git commit -m 'Initial commit' --allow-empty

Rebase until your root commit:

git rebase -i --root

Move the last commit at the very top of your commit list.

Sh on Codrut Constantin Gusoi

Git root empty commit

Empty root commit Link to heading