+cfe-dev, +cfe-commits, +llvm-commits
On 3/9/15 11:02 AM, Will Dietz wrote:
Hi all, I'd like to announce the "unofficial llvm github mirror", which I've been running for a bit over 3 years now: https://github.com/llvm-mirror Why is this useful in addition to the existing llvm git mirrors? * quick code browsing, easy to link to a particular line or commit * github projects based on LLVM can simply fork (server-side) and avoid uploading project contents and history repeatedly * potentially faster cloning speeds[1] * commits link to github profiles (who is this fellow, what else is he up to?), profiles show commit activity * reduce load on llvm hosting services ("if you don't use the github mirror you're costing us money!" hehe I kid) * lists the projects available via git Anyway, if this sounds useful to you for whatever reason please make use of it and happy compiler hacking :).
Thanks for setting this up! I've personally found it extremely useful. The other one that I find useful is Chapuni's combined repo.
------------------------------------------------- For those familiar with this mirror, I've bumped the update frequency from one hour to five minutes. There has been mention that one hour makes it much less useful for development use, hopefully this helps alleviate that concern. ------------------------------------------------- Finally, I'd like to discuss LLVM taking over this service officially. Few reasons why this makes sense: * mirrors should be updated by a server-side hook, not periodic polling * it has become moderately popular (currently first hit on google for 'llvm git'[2]) (multiple implications here) * supporting this officially should require only minor effort, a simple server-side git hook[3] What do you think? I'm happy to run it as long as I'm able, it's rather low-maintenance and I take a bit of pride seeing it used as much as it is :). However, from the start I've had the intention of either handing it over or shutting it down on request, so if making this official sounds good then let me know and I'll work with you to make the transition and pass over account ownership.
I like the idea of this becoming an official community supported/owned thing. I'm not sure how to make that happen, however... I'm not involved much in the "infrastructure" side of things.
Cheers, Jon
Thanks, have a good one! ~Will [1] I don't have numbers for this myself, but it's been mentioned on the mailing list and wouldn't surprise me. [2] http://www.google.com/search?pws=0&q=llvm+git [3] https://help.github.com/articles/about-github-mirrors/ _______________________________________________ LLVM Developers mailing list [email protected] http://llvm.cs.uiuc.edu http://lists.cs.uiuc.edu/mailman/listinfo/llvmdev
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