Operating systems have different standards for line endings. When working collaboratively, these differences cause problems.
Modification:
Add a .gitattributes file to identify certain files as containing text. These are then stored (in github) following a canonical representation (Unix or LF-ending). The git command will automatically convert these text files on OSes with different line-ending conventions, which will allow editing according to OS-native convention.
The CHANGELOG.md file is updated to the canonical form. Some trailing whitespace is also removed.
Result:
Greater protection against text files suffering from line-ending confusion.
Motivation:
Operating systems have different standards for line endings. When working collaboratively, these differences cause problems.
Modification:
Add a
.gitattributesfile to identify certain files as containing text. These are then stored (in github) following a canonical representation (Unix or LF-ending). Thegitcommand will automatically convert these text files on OSes with different line-ending conventions, which will allow editing according to OS-native convention.The
CHANGELOG.mdfile is updated to the canonical form. Some trailing whitespace is also removed.Result:
Greater protection against text files suffering from line-ending confusion.
Closes: #141