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Subject: Re: [PATCH v2] cli: add -v and -h shorthands
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On 01.04.22 18:02, Junio C Hamano wrote:

> I do not think one extra level of "unknown option", even with hint,
> is worth the trouble.  If we want to cater to those who expect "-h"
> to be more special than random "-<some single letter>", we should go
> all the way and make "-h" truly supported.  If we do not, they can
> read "git help git" just like those who wonder what "git -X" means.

 From what I gathered, we all agree that adding the "-h" shorthand is a 
good addition to the UI. Given that the "-v" option is understandably 
controversial, I could cut it from this patch.

Thoughts?