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28. Checking repository size and large-file strategies
Inspecting repo size and adopting strategies like Git LFS or external hosting for large assets.
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Checking repository size and large-file strategies
Ways to measure how big a Git repository is and decide whether to use Git LFS or external hosting for large binary assets.
"I cloned the repo and my disk filled up — how do I find what's huge and fix it?"
Inspect repository size with Git and filesystem tools to find big commits or files; adopt Git LFS, partial clones, or external storage when large binaries bloat history.
"I cloned the repo and my disk filled up — how do I find what's huge and fix it?"
Inspect repository size with Git and filesystem tools to find big commits or files; adopt Git LFS, partial clones, or external storage when large binaries bloat history.