Re: [Orgmode] Keeping org files under git - trimming the repository

[Ian Barton]

> About a year ago, I decided to learn how to write "macros" in lisp and 
> started by teaching myself about the after-save-hook.  I added a hook to 
> auto commit every time I saved any org file.  My simple, small text file 
> of todo items is now a giant git repository.
>
> At last a question or two: Does this happen to you? What do you do?  
> What new git command do I need to learn in order to do it?
>
> Is there some way to clone my git repo onto my USB stick, but make it a 
> subset instead of the whole thing?  That would be useful for me to learn 
> for other git projects!
I am not a git expert, but I think there a couple of things you can do:

Create a new branch and push just the branch to your usb stick.

Use git rebase to rewrite all your earlier commits into one huge commit.

Using rebase is a bit like juggling chain saws while walking blindfold 
along a tightrope, so make sure that you pratice on a backup first.

Ian.