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Doc update.

* mh/gitcredentials-generate:
  Docs: describe how a credential-generating helper works
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@ -62,7 +62,9 @@ for a password. It is generally configured by adding this to your config:
Credential helpers, on the other hand, are external programs from which Git can
request both usernames and passwords; they typically interface with secure
storage provided by the OS or other programs.
storage provided by the OS or other programs. Alternatively, a
credential-generating helper might generate credentials for certain servers via
some API.
To use a helper, you must first select one to use. Git currently
includes the following helpers:
@ -288,8 +290,8 @@ For a `store` or `erase` operation, the helper's output is ignored.
If a helper fails to perform the requested operation or needs to notify
the user of a potential issue, it may write to stderr.
If it does not support the requested operation (e.g., a read-only store),
it should silently ignore the request.
If it does not support the requested operation (e.g., a read-only store
or generator), it should silently ignore the request.
If a helper receives any other operation, it should silently ignore the
request. This leaves room for future operations to be added (older