rename default git branch

[flavorjones]

Github has introduced support for alternative default branch names. This issue notifies the developers that the maintainers intend to rename the master branch to main and update any tooling (e.g. CI, webhooks) that needs to be updated.

Please watch this issue if you'd like to receive updates.

General Rationale for Inclusive Language

Here are some resources that may help provide a rationale for updating the language we use for technical concepts:

• IETF - Terminology, Power and Offensive Language
• Guide: Inclusive Language and Vocabulary for Startups and Tech

Specific Rationale for renaming the Git default branch

Here are links to previous external work on this issue in the OSS and business communities:

• github/renaming: Guidance for changing the default branch name for GitHub repositories
• LKML: Dan Williams: [PATCH] CodingStyle: Inclusive Terminology
• Regarding Git and Branch Naming - Software Freedom Conservancy

[flavorjones]

This change has been made. Please update your environment:

git branch -m master main
git fetch origin
git branch -u origin/main main
git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD refs/remotes/origin/main