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Spilling the git tea (Ship It! #112)

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CHAPTER

Challenges and Solutions in Managing Large Binary Files

This chapter delves into the limitations of storing binary files in Git for video game development, prompting the discussion of using GitLFS for handling large binaries efficiently. It compares storing images in NFTs on the blockchain to using GitLFS for file references, addressing the constraints set by GitLab and GitHub on GitLFS storage sizes. The chapter also explores strategies for combating issues like spam, DDoS attacks, and malware, along with enhancing software capabilities through learnings from site experiences.

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