Git: my git stash -p optimization in Git 2.55

· Adamj · Aug. 7, 2026, 9:54 p.m.
Git posts Git Software Optimization Version control Performance Improvement
Summary
The blog post discusses an optimization made in Git 2.55 concerning the 'git stash -p' command. It highlights how the change improves performance by reusing cached index entries, thereby reducing unnecessary system calls on unchanged files, and includes a narrative about the development of this feature.
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