Set init.defaultBranch

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git config --global init.defaultBranch main

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Override global identity in one repository.

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Customize pager behavior.

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Use color output automatically.

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Format list commands in columns where supported.

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Suggest or autocorrect mistyped commands.

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Fail pull if it would create a merge commit.

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