JS Git

A project in Texarkana, TX by Tim Caswell
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A JavaScript library that allows browsers and other restricted JS environments to have working git clones for real offline development.
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Backers: 405
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48

Funded: $19,587 of $12,000
Dates: Mar 15th -> Mar 30th (15 days)
Project By: Tim Caswell
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Latest News

It has begun!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!  All of you who funded this crowd-sourced open software project are amazing. Things are starting to get very interesting around js-git.  Several people have been asking if this will be developed in the open and the answer is yes!  I... (Read More)

Git in JavaScript Kickstarter Project Funded in 28 Hours

March 26th - via: infoq.com
Tim Caswell, a well-known member of the JavaScript and Node.js communities, came up with the idea to reimplement Git in JavaScript and managed to get the project funded on Kickstarter within 28 hours with over 360 backers. The project is another example of Atwood's Law: "any application that can be written in JavaScript, will eventually be written in JavaScript." (Read More)

Stretch Goals

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
And now, due to popular request I give you stretch goals! $12,000 - Basic Git: We already achieved this goal in the first 27 hours of the kickstarter!  This means I'll have a whole month of full-time work to implement git basics with cloning,... (Read More)

Minimum Goal Reached Already - Request for Stretch Goal Ideas

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you eager contributors we met the minimum funding goal in just over 27 hours!  I am overwhelmed at the level of support you all gave. More than the amount of funds, what touches me is the personal notes people have sent me saying... (Read More)

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