So creating a new repo on GitHub, you get a set of getting started steps. They changed the default branchname to “main” from “master” due to its connotations with slavery.
When I create a new repo now, the initial getting started steps recommend creating a branch named “master” as opposed to “main” as it was a while ago.
It’s especially weird since the line git branch -M master is completely unnecessary, since git init still sets you up with a “master” branch.
Disclaimer: I have a bunch of private repos, and my default branchnames are pretty much all “master”.
Is this a recent change?
Edit: Mystery solved, my default branchname is “master”. Thanks [email protected] !
What’s your default branch name for the user you’re logged in as: https://github.com/settings/repositories
For me this setting is
mainand I created a new repo, and the steps all include themainbranch and notmaster.Well, that is embarassing. It’s master.
I don’t remember setting this, but then again, I don’t remember a lot of things. Thanks!
Is it an old setup? Git won’t change existing configs.