The bare minimum for syncing Git repos

7 days ago

The author discusses their journey to find a simpler method for syncing Git repositories between devices without relying on cloud services like GitHub.
They highlight the realization that Git repositories are just collections of files, with the .git folder containing the complete state of the repo.
The difference between bare and non-bare repositories is explained, with bare repositories being just the .git folder without a working directory, making them safe for pushes.
The author's new setup involves creating bare repositories on an external drive and setting them as remote locations for their devices, allowing synchronization via Git push and pull commands.
This method is flexible, allowing the bare repository to be stored in any accessible location, such as an external drive, NAS, or via SSH.
The approach lacks features like web interfaces or issue tracking but offers simplicity and independence from third-party services.
Reflections on past practices reveal a shift from indiscriminately sharing code on GitHub to more intentional sharing of well-documented, purpose-specific repositories.
The author concludes that for personal file syncing, simple files and folders are sufficient, eliminating the need for complex services.

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