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$ git gc --help
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The command "git gc --help" is used to display the help documentation for the "git gc" command in Git.
"git gc" is used to cleanup and optimize the local Git repository by performing various housekeeping tasks. It stands for "git garbage collector".
When you run "git gc", it performs the following operations:
- It removes unnecessary objects from the Git repository, such as unreachable objects (objects that are not reachable by any commit or reference).
- It compresses loose objects into a more space-efficient format called packfiles.
- It repacks packfiles to optimize storage and improve performance.
- It performs other maintenance tasks to ensure the repository is in good condition.
By running "git gc --help", you can see the help documentation that provides detailed information about the various options and arguments that can be used with the "git gc" command. It explains how to use the command and what each option does, allowing you to understand and utilize "git gc" effectively.
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