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Switching to SHA-256 as the default hashing algorithm in Git 3.0 will be a costly mistake.

Software DevelopmentVersion ControlCryptographyOct 1, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The posts discuss the upcoming transition to SHA-256 as the default hashing algorithm in Git 3.0. Users are expressing concern that this change will be a costly mistake for the version control system.

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Switching to SHA-256 as the default hashing algorithm in Git 3.0 will be a costly mistake.
Parent: Software DevelopmentEntity: GitSub-entity: SHA-256 defaultImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Git 3.0's SHA-256 default

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Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake https://lobste.rs/s/bytzgl #merkle-trees #vcs https://blog.gitbutler.com/git-3-sha-256
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Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake https://blog.gitbutler.com/git-3-sha-256 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49924179
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