How do you deal with large files, using Git?

Before, you had to deal with bloated repos and mixing multiple version control systems. Now, you don't have to, you can use Git-LFS!

Exactly what is Git-LFS, and how do you use it? Tobiah Zarlez, Game Evangelist at Microsoft, will explain to you what you need to know!

Useful links:

• Git-LFS
• BFG Repo Cleaner
• Guide to convert existing repo, using BFG Repo Cleaner
• Visual Studio Team Services Git-LFS announcement

Video highlights:

• How does git work? - [00:30]
• What's the problem? - [01:30]
• Solution: Git-LFS - [03:14]
• How much will this cost? - [05:12]
• Intro to Git-LFS: Step 1 - [06:20]
• Intro to Git-LFS: Step 2 - [07:33]
• Intro to Git-LFS: Step 3 - [08:23]
• Converting existing repos - [10:02]

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