What is the purpose of `git log –follow` when tracking file history?

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What is the purpose of `git log –follow` when tracking file history?

Key points

  • `git log --follow` is essential for following file history across renames
  • Without `--follow`, Git stops at the point of rename
  • With `--follow`, Git detects renames using similarity scoring

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