Explain how Git LFS works technically and what advantages it offers compared to standard Git when working with large files.

Git LFS (Large File Storage) is an extension for Git designed for efficient handling of large files (such as images, videos, binary files).

How it works technically:

• Instead of storing large files directly in the repository, Git LFS saves only special pointer files in Git, which contain metadata and a link to the actual content.
• The content of large files is stored separately on the Git LFS server.
• When cloning or checking out the repository, Git LFS automatically downloads the actual files from these links.

Advantages over standard Git:

• Reduced repository size. The commit history does not contain large binary data, which speeds up Git operations.
• Faster repository operations. Cloning and switching branches are quicker.
• Optimal storage and transfer of large files. Git LFS uses separate storage, reducing load on the main repository.

Example usage:

# Initialize Git LFS in the repository
git lfs install

# Track large files with the extension .psd
git lfs track "*.psd"

# Add and commit files as usual
git add file.psd
git commit -m "Add large PSD file"

Thus, Git LFS helps efficiently manage large files in Git projects.