[darcs-devel] Re: summary of my recent spurt of patches, and request for suggestions

Simon Marlow simonmar at microsoft.com
Mon Dec 4 08:34:48 PST 2006


David Roundy wrote:

> I've been working hard on getting support for the new hashed inventory
> format into good shape.  If you aren't familiar with the benefits of the
> new format (which I've talked about with at least some of you in person),
> suffice to say that I see it as a precursor to working out the new way of
> dealing with conflicts.

As an interested bystander, I'd really like to hear a brief description of what 
a "hashed inventory" is, and what benefits it brings.  Not a 12-page paper, just 
a quick outline will do fine, I don't want to distract you from the hacking 
frenzy :)

Cheers,
	Simon





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