by tabacitu on 12/14/2021, 7:15:57 AM with 0 comments
Yesterday, at the bottom of any PR on Github, I was able to copy-paste the `git checkout` instructions, so I can test it on my machine. Today, those `git checkout` instructions only show up if there's a merge conflict (at least for me):
https://ibb.co/Qf2fmhw
*Are you seeing the same thing?*
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To me, this is very inconvenient. If there is no merge conflict, what I have to do is:
- scroll all the way up the page;
- click the "Code" button;
- copy-paste instructions for Github CLI or use Github Desktop;
But... it's not practical for me to use Github CLI or Github Desktop. I want simple `git checkout` instructions, that I can copy-paste to get that PR working on my machine. You know, like in the good old days... yesterday
*Please tell me they're just A/B testing this and I'm unlucky for seeing it.*
PS. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Apologies if this doesn't qualify for an "Ask HN" post. Just wanted to find out how far-reaching/permanent this change is... and get help reaching out to Github to convince them not to do this.
https://ibb.co/Qf2fmhw
*Are you seeing the same thing?*
-----
To me, this is very inconvenient. If there is no merge conflict, what I have to do is: - scroll all the way up the page; - click the "Code" button; - copy-paste instructions for Github CLI or use Github Desktop;
But... it's not practical for me to use Github CLI or Github Desktop. I want simple `git checkout` instructions, that I can copy-paste to get that PR working on my machine. You know, like in the good old days... yesterday
*Please tell me they're just A/B testing this and I'm unlucky for seeing it.*
PS. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Apologies if this doesn't qualify for an "Ask HN" post. Just wanted to find out how far-reaching/permanent this change is... and get help reaching out to Github to convince them not to do this.