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Explain Git shallow clones and their trade-offs.
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Shallow clones fetch limited history to speed up operations.
Deep explanation
Using --depth reduces clone size/time, but limits operations like full history analysis or some merges/rebases. Can be deepened later.
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