Drew DeVault • 5/24/2019

What is a fork, really, and how GitHub changed its meaning

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This article analyzes how GitHub's platform-specific 'fork' feature differs from the original, distributed concept of forking in git. It argues GitHub's model encourages platform lock-in, contrasting it with traditional workflows using personal branches and email patches, as seen in projects like the Linux kernel.

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