Git Sparse Checkout: Work With Less of a Large Repository

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Git Sparse Checkout: Work With Less of a Large Repository

Sparse checkout lets you materialize only the directories you need while keeping the repository history and normal Git workflow intact. This post will show the basic commands, explain when it improves day-to-day work, and call out the cases where a full checkout is still the less surprising choice.