Git 2.47 released with incremental multi-pack indexes, base branch detection, and more

Git has released version 2.47, featuring several new enhancements and fixes. This update introduces an experimental feature called incremental multi-pack indexes (MIDX), enabling the storage of multiple MIDX layers. Each layer contains distinct packs and objects, allowing for quick updates through an append operation, with time complexity proportional to the new objects added. However, this feature does not yet support multi-pack reachability bitmaps, though support is under review for future releases.

Additionally, Git 2.47 includes a new tool to determine the likely starting branch for a commit using a new atom in the for-each-ref's --format specification. The release also encompasses various other improvements and bug fixes.