15-subtree

12 - Git Subtree

Simpler alternative to submodules Time: 4-5 minutes

Quick Start

./setup.sh && ./demo.sh

Key Commands

git subtree add --prefix=<path> <remote> <branch> --squash
git subtree pull --prefix=<path> <remote> <branch> --squash
git subtree push --prefix=<path> <remote> <branch>

Comparison with Submodules

• Easier: No --recursive, no init, clone just works
• Tradeoff: Larger repo, mixed history