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Git Notes

Overview

Git notes attach metadata to commits (or any Git object) without modifying the objects themselves. Notes are stored separately and displayed alongside commit messages.

Core principle: Add information to commits after creation without rewriting history.

Core Concepts

Concept Description
Notes ref Storage location, default refs/notes/commits
Non-invasive Notes never modify SHA of original object
Namespaces Use --ref for different note categories
Display Notes appear in git log and git show output

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