GNU utility (ed.exe) configured with "committeditor" in Git config
Downloaded GNU utility (ed.exe) for Windows machine (ed.exe)
The GNU utility (ed.exe) is a line editor that allows users to edit files interactively. This utility can be downloaded and configured for use on a Windows machine.
Configured "committeditor" in Git config
To configure the "committeditor" in Git, open the Git config file (.gitconfig) using the following command:
git config --global core.editor="ed.exe -l -p"
This command sets the editor for Git to be ed.exe with the -l and -p options. The -l option will display line numbers, and the -p option will display context lines.
Explanation
The "committeditor" configuration option in Git allows users to specify an external editor to use when committing changes. By setting the editor to ed.exe with the -l and -p options, users can view the context of the changes they are committing before actually committing them.
References
- Book: Pro Git by Scott Chacon and Ben Straub
- Article: Git Configuration Documentation
- Online Resource: GNU ed Manual