Git 3.0 Sets 'Main' as Default Branch
Key Highlights Git 3.0 will use ‘main’ as the default branch for new repositories This change reflects a broader industry shift towards more inclusive naming conventions The update is expected to arrive in Git 3.0, with no official release date announced yet The move to change the default branch from ‘master’ to ‘main’ is a significant step forward for the Git community. This change has been a long time coming, with the Software Freedom Conservancy announcing the update in June 2020. GitHub, a leading platform for version control, had already made the switch to ‘main’ as the default branch for new repositories on October 1, 2020. ...