Git Worktrees Are Separate Desks
June 25, 2026
A simple mental model for Git worktrees: separate folders for the same repository history, each with its own files, staging area, and HEAD.
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4 notes in this topicDependabot Is an Update Scout
June 20, 2026
A beginner-friendly explanation of how Dependabot watches project dependencies, opens update pull requests, and still leaves tests and human review in charge.
From Refactor Tools to Change Plans
June 19, 2026
Why AI agents make the old lesson of IDE refactoring broader: inspect the system before changing it.
Use .git/info/exclude for Local Notes in a Shared Repo
June 18, 2026
How Git's local exclude file keeps personal notes, AI research, scratch scripts, and temporary files out of shared repository history.