> "git" can mean anything, depending on your mood.
> - random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not
actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a
mispronounciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
> - stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the
dictionary of slang.
> - "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually
works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
> - "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks
alt Hacker News
The readme[1] expands on that:
> "git" can mean anything, depending on your mood.
> - random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronounciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
> - stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang.
> - "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
> - "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks
[1]: https://github.com/git/git/blob/e83c5163316f89bfbde7d9ab23ca...