# [email protected] / 2015-12-04 13:55:00 +0100: > Hi, > > You probably remember that Martin has moved code from installation > clients from src/clients to src/lib/installation/clients recently, > unfortunately this move has removed all the history from those new files > [#1][#2]. > > I've found a way how to move the content and still keep the history > [#3][#4], this is what I did: > > 1. Moved files from scr/clients to lib/users/clients with `git mv` > 2. Pushed this change as a separate commit to my repo > 3. Added new clients to scr/clients calling lib/users/clients/* > 4. Adapted Makefile.am in src to rake (take) care about libs > 5. Pushed again > > The trick was to persuade git that I have just moved files from one > location to another. I've probably discovered America today, but it > still might be helpful to you :)
git does not track moves/renames. unlike some other versioning tools like svn or hg, git does not attach any "identity" to a file. i don't know what "this move has removed all the history from those new files" means, but it's probably about a github's shortcoming. -- roman -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] To contact the owner, e-mail: [email protected]
