Throughout the author’s career, they found git submodules to be frustrating due to a lack of understanding. However, after learning how git tracks submodules, they realized it’s not complex but merely different. In the article, they aim to explain critical information needed to work with submodules effectively. The content revolves around a dramatized experience of using submodules without comprehension, emphasizing the importance of committing to the correct submodule version. The article clarifies that submodules are always pinned to a specific commit, and git does not automatically download or update them. The author provides detailed instructions on updating, initializing, and configuring submodules for optimal performance.
https://www.cyberdemon.org/2024/03/20/submodules.html