git-mailinfo:tldr:2d8b9

The command git mailinfo --scissors ${select} is used in Git version control system to apply "scissors" to a patch.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

• git mailinfo is a command that converts a plain text email message into a patch file.
• --scissors is an option for the git mailinfo command. It is used to enable the inclusion of "scissors" lines in the output patch file.
• ${select} is a variable being used in the command. It likely represents a placeholder for some value that needs to be provided. The actual value will depend on the context in which this command is being used.

The purpose of including "scissors" lines in a patch file is to mark a section of the file that can be safely removed without affecting the intended changes. The "scissors" line typically looks like this:

------------------------ >8 ------------------------

The text " >8 " marks the point where the changes in the patch file start, and everything above it can be safely removed.

Including "scissors" lines in a patch file helps in reviewing and applying patches, as it makes it clear which parts of the patch can be discarded.