Software2 dSeptember 18, 2026, 21:14

Looking forward to Git 2.56 — and 3.0

Git 2.56 is expected in late September 2026, with release candidates now available. Changes in it are not radical, but the next release could be the long-awaited Git 3.0 with incompatible changes.

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Git 2.56 expected in late September 2026
Release already available as release candidates
Changes in 2.56 not radical
Next release could be Git 3.0

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