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Because each commit is in a cryptographically secure chain, when you sign a Git tag it vouches for the referenced commit and all the commits preceding it. This
by tux1968 7y ago
Because each commit is in a cryptographically secure chain, when you sign a Git tag it vouches for the referenced commit and all the commits preceding it. This can be done at important moments such as each release.
- jimktrains2 7y agoSure, but in the case presented by great-grand-parent is a leaf commit with an unknown providence. At the very least I don't think it's "totally stupid", even if I know it's not a panacea for all ills.