Jun 15, 2020 11:01 PM
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IsaacNuetron
Github is now Microsoft....that should explain some of the changes.
Yamioni7
Always prefered the trunk & branch nomenclature myself, but I still disagree with the change.
ler0yjenkins
i just got done pushing a project from Visual Studio to my master branch into DevOps. i guess i never really thought about it
hajimedj
Remember when you had to set your IDE devices as master/slave?
HandoB4Javert
I always take it as the Mast of a Ship and the branches (that are kept) provide sail functionality.
Spice002
I honestly don't get why, because in this case "master" means the original or production copy, similar to a master key or master disk.
thewebdevfromreddit
The etymology of "master" in Git is from an older VCS system that DID use master/slave terminology. IMO its mostly a UI change so its fine
Fair enough, but was the slave part even used in GitHub?
Neoeon
Because of the connotation of the word. People, some people, hear master and associate it with something unintended.
Etw2
They better not make me relearn the pinout jumpers for my trusty IDE drives, too!
Lierofox
...I seem to recall someone raising a stink about that at one point back when IDE drives were still the primary interface type.
BlackLusterSoldier42
This is what happens when you forget about the systemic issues that actually need changeing and just kowtow too symbolic gestures.
PrettySureNoActuallyImDefinitelySure
iMuteMorons
This just in: it's now called 'massuh' branch.
nopost
You'd think the CEO of GitHub wouldnt have his head up his own ass about his own company. That's some next level dumbassery
ratcamper
What a steaming load of horse manure.
FrickinLasers
Yeah, I think tackling the whole naming scheme of Master/Slave for failover systems, or drives and many other things would better
And that's already been done. They're referred to primary/secondary. "Master" is also used as the original copy of something, but there's /1
Yeah, but it's not industry wide really. Was more talking outside source control like Git. Even Jenkins still uses slave terms,& many others
no other word used in conjunction with it in GitHub's case (except maybe "clone," which isn't racial or referencing slavery).
FabulousBadass
Master/slave in that context has nothing at all to do with black people. It is absurd.
bravebumblebee
Honestly “words carry meaning” is not a concept I thought I’d have to defend today
Google the word connotation. The idea behind communication is to convey ideas. If your phrasing is misunderstood it needs reevaluating.
The idea of master/slave relationship is quite clear without any connotation to black people. Get a grip.
Yes. If you're talking to yourself while sitting in a sound proof room. Try having a conversation with the average human being sometime.
PhotogenicHemorrhoid
Do you often talk about the particulars of managing source code with people not familiar with the topic,
AGiantSlor
And then they'll reshoot Ghostbusters and remove any mention of the Key Master. Also replace the positron gliders with walkie talkies.
IsaacNuetron
Github is now Microsoft....that should explain some of the changes.
Yamioni7
Always prefered the trunk & branch nomenclature myself, but I still disagree with the change.
ler0yjenkins
i just got done pushing a project from Visual Studio to my master branch into DevOps. i guess i never really thought about it
hajimedj
Remember when you had to set your IDE devices as master/slave?
HandoB4Javert
I always take it as the Mast of a Ship and the branches (that are kept) provide sail functionality.
Spice002
I honestly don't get why, because in this case "master" means the original or production copy, similar to a master key or master disk.
thewebdevfromreddit
The etymology of "master" in Git is from an older VCS system that DID use master/slave terminology. IMO its mostly a UI change so its fine
Spice002
Fair enough, but was the slave part even used in GitHub?
Neoeon
Because of the connotation of the word. People, some people, hear master and associate it with something unintended.
Etw2
They better not make me relearn the pinout jumpers for my trusty IDE drives, too!
Lierofox
...I seem to recall someone raising a stink about that at one point back when IDE drives were still the primary interface type.
BlackLusterSoldier42
This is what happens when you forget about the systemic issues that actually need changeing and just kowtow too symbolic gestures.
PrettySureNoActuallyImDefinitelySure
iMuteMorons
This just in: it's now called 'massuh' branch.
nopost
You'd think the CEO of GitHub wouldnt have his head up his own ass about his own company. That's some next level dumbassery
ratcamper
What a steaming load of horse manure.
FrickinLasers
Yeah, I think tackling the whole naming scheme of Master/Slave for failover systems, or drives and many other things would better
Spice002
And that's already been done. They're referred to primary/secondary. "Master" is also used as the original copy of something, but there's /1
FrickinLasers
Yeah, but it's not industry wide really. Was more talking outside source control like Git. Even Jenkins still uses slave terms,& many others
Spice002
no other word used in conjunction with it in GitHub's case (except maybe "clone," which isn't racial or referencing slavery).
FabulousBadass
Master/slave in that context has nothing at all to do with black people. It is absurd.
bravebumblebee
Honestly “words carry meaning” is not a concept I thought I’d have to defend today
Neoeon
Google the word connotation. The idea behind communication is to convey ideas. If your phrasing is misunderstood it needs reevaluating.
FabulousBadass
The idea of master/slave relationship is quite clear without any connotation to black people. Get a grip.
Neoeon
Yes. If you're talking to yourself while sitting in a sound proof room. Try having a conversation with the average human being sometime.
PhotogenicHemorrhoid
Do you often talk about the particulars of managing source code with people not familiar with the topic,
AGiantSlor
And then they'll reshoot Ghostbusters and remove any mention of the Key Master. Also replace the positron gliders with walkie talkies.