Read binary patches (with no binary data) #3923
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When parsing a patch file, when we encounter a diff that was produced without
--binary
, we should include a binary patch that contains no data. This type of patch node is special, and cannot be applied, but it allows us to round-trip a patch file accurately.git_diff_binary
objects now indicate whether they contain data or not. They "contain data" if they were produced by us whenSHOW_BINARY
is set or when they are parsed from a patch file produced by git with--binary
set. They do not "contain data" when they are parsed from a patch file that simply saysBinary files ... differ
.