Git: core.safecrlf vs. core.autocrlf - Line Ending Differences Explained

Both 'core.safecrlf' and 'core.autocrlf' are Git configuration options that deal with handling line endings in text files.

'core.safecrlf' is a safety feature in Git that prevents data loss due to incorrect line endings. It checks whether the line endings in your files are consistent with the system on which Git is running. If the line endings are inconsistent, it will reject the commit and prompt you to fix the line endings.

'core.autocrlf' is an option that automatically converts line endings to the system's default line ending format when files are checked out and vice versa when they are committed. This option is useful when working on a project that involves collaborators using different operating systems with different line endings.

In summary, 'core.safecrlf' is a safety feature that checks for consistency in line endings, while 'core.autocrlf' automatically converts line endings to the system's default format.