Virtual File System for Git
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Repository | github |
| Written in | C++ and C# |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Creators Update and later |
| Type | Virtual file system for Git |
| License | MIT License |
| Website | www |
Git Virtual File System (GVFS), developed by Microsoft, is an extension to the Git version control system.
GVFS is designed to ease the handling of enterprise-scale Git repositories, such as the Microsoft Windows operating system (whose development switched to Git under Microsoft's internal "One Engineering System" initiative). The system exposes a virtual file system that only downloads files to local storage as they are needed. In November 2017, GitHub announced that it would support GVFS.[1][2]
In June 2018, following its acquisition of GitHub, Microsoft announced that it would solicit ideas for a new name of the software, due to complaints by the developers of GNOME over confusion with GNOME Virtual File System.[3]
References
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo. "Microsoft's One Engineering System brings Git Virtual File System to the masses". ZDNet. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "GitHub adopts Microsoft's tool for supporting massive software projects". VentureBeat. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Microsoft is going to rename GVFS and wants your suggestions". BetaNews.com. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
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