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To reduce the maximum number of entries in a git repo's tree, you can follow these steps:
- Remove unnecessary files and folders: Review the contents of your repo and identify any files or folders that are no longer needed. Delete or archive them to reduce the number of entries in the tree.
- Use submodules: If your repo contains a large number of dependencies or external libraries, consider using Git submodules to manage them separately and reduce the number of entries in the main repo.
- Split the repo: If your repo has grown too large and contains a diverse range of files or projects, consider splitting it into smaller, more focused repositories. This can help reduce the number of entries in each repo and improve manageability.
- Use shallow clones: When cloning a repo, you can use the --depth option to perform a shallow clone, which retrieves only the most recent history and reduces the size of the tree. This can be useful for reducing the number of entries in the tree for large repos.
- Archive old branches: If your repo contains many inactive branches with a large number of entries, consider archiving or deleting them to reduce the overall size of the repo and improve performance.
By implementing these strategies, you can reduce the maximum number of entries in a git repo's tree and improve the overall performance and manageability of your repository.