Is it just me, or are Git worktrees more cumbersome than they need to be?
I always dread making one. Most of the time I just want an ephemeral worktree: separate from my others, no caring about names or paths, and easy to throw away when I’m done.
`git worktree add` feels oddly long-term.
Simon B. Støvring
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2026-01-28 22:07:46 UTC
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