Re: [PATCH v2 0/3] Ensure unique worktree ids across repositories

[Caleb White <cdwhite3@pm.me>]

On Fri Nov 29, 2024 at 6:38 PM CST, rsbecker wrote:
> On November 29, 2024 7:09 PM, Caleb White wrote:
>>If the `develop` directory is deleted, cleanup detection is handled by the `git
>>worktree prune` command, which will remove worktrees under `.git/worktrees/*`
>>that are no longer valid. This happens automatically after the expiry time or it can be
>>executed manually. Of course, executing `git worktree remove develop` will also
>>remove the worktree and its associated worktree id.
>
> This last bit is an assumption, and not necessarily valid. Scripts that use worktrees
> may maintain lists or their own pointers. It is important to be able to emulate
> cleanup functions - something I discovered early in the worktree functions
> when released. I need to make sure that cleanup will continue to have enough
> information - prior to git worktree cleanup - to function correctly. This will
> need coordination with people who have such scripts in my community. It
> probably will not impact you, but I would have appreciated more than one
> release notice on this capability.

I'm not sure I understand the specific use-case you're talking about.
Could you provide an example?

However, I suppose I can add a config / env variable to be able to
disable this new functionality.

Best,

Caleb