What's new in Git 2.56.0?

· · Sept. 28, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the features and updates from the recent Git 2.56.0 release, highlighting important changes such as the introduction of the SHA-256 hash as the default object hash format, a new command for deleting merged branches, enhancements from Google Summer of Code projects, and future planning for Git 3.0. It showcases collaborative efforts in the Git community, particularly by GitLab, to improve Git's functionality and usability.
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