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Git : How to get a snapshot of a git repository

I'm looking for the right way to get an archive of a git repository without the .git/ directory in order to send a daily snapshot to testers.

Solution 
  • git archive HEAD --format=zip > archive.zip

    This does what it says on the tin.

    More info here: http://gitready.com/intermediate/2009/01/29/exporting-your-repository.html