How Git Partial Clone lets you fetch only the large file you need

This post introduces Git Partial Clone as a native Git feature that replaces the need for external tools like Git LFS for managing large binary files. It explains how Partial Clone works by allowing users to fetch only the specific blobs they need, rather than the entire repository history. The post details the benefits of Partial Clone, including faster cloning and fetching, reduced disk usage, and improved usability by eliminating the need for separate tools. It also provides a brief history of large file management in Git, discusses network and storage considerations, and outlines performance improvements and usability enhancements.