Julia Evans • 1/8/2026

A data model for Git (and other docs updates)

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The article details the author's efforts to enhance Git's documentation. Key contributions include creating a new 'data model' document to clarify core Git concepts like objects, references, and the index, and updating the introductions to man pages for commands like `git push` and `git pull`. The author used feedback from test readers to identify confusing terminology and inconsistencies, making the documentation more evidence-based and accessible.

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