Git Fat
Git Fat is a Git extension designed to handle large files efficiently by storing them outside the Git repository while tracking them with pointers. It uses external storage like Amazon S3 or a local server to store binary files, reducing repository size and improving performance. This tool is particularly useful for managing assets such as images, videos, or datasets in version control without bloating the Git history.
Developers should use Git Fat when working with projects that include large binary files, such as game development, data science, or multimedia applications, where standard Git struggles with performance and storage. It helps avoid repository bloat and slow operations by offloading large files to external storage, making version control more manageable. This is especially beneficial in team environments where sharing large assets is common.