Managing Files with Git LFS

In this lab, you are a member of a software development team working on a game. The game features high-resolution textures, 3D models, and dynamic audio assets, resulting in large files integral to the project. These files include .fbx models, .wav soundtracks, and .png texture files, some exceeding 500MB each. The team comprises five developers spread across North America’s time zones. The team you are on faces several challenges with two key ones being: - Low and Intermittent Connectivity: Two members often struggle to sync the repository due to slow or unstable internet. Downloading unnecessary files like 3D models or audio assets can take hours, hindering productivity. - Repository Size: With large assets such as .fbx and .wav files, the repository size exceeds 20GB, causing storage and bandwidth concerns for developers who don’t need these files. The team has decided to implement git-lfs as one way of addressing these two key issues. As a member who often has large files locally (that the rest of the team doesn't often need), you are wanting to implement git-lfs on your machine. You will then configure git-lfs for your common files and being committing changes to the teams repository.