Pragmatic Version Control Using Subversion

by Mike Mason

This book covers the theory behind version control and how it can help developers become more efficient, work better as a team, and keep on top of software complexity. All projects need version it's the lifeblood of any project's infrastructure, yet half of all project teams in the U.S. don't use any version control at all. Many others don't use it well and end up experiencing time-consuming problems.


Version control, done well, is your "undo" button for the nothing is final, and mistakes are easily rolled back. This book describes Subversion, the latest and hottest open source version control system, using a recipe-based approach that will get you up and running quickly--and correctly.


Learn how to use Subversion the right way--the pragmatic way.

With this book, you

Keep all project assets safe--not just source code--and never run the risk of losing a great idea Know how to undo bad decisions--even directories and symlinks are versioned Learn how to share code safely, and work in parallel for maximum efficiency Install Subversion and organize, administer and backup your repository Share code over a network with Apache, svnserve, or ssh Create and manage releases, code branches, merges and bug fixes Manage 3rd party code safely Now there's no excuse not to use professional-grade version control.

Genres: Programming, Reference, Software, Technology, Computers, Technical, Computer Science

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Mahmoud ElSherif · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book can be simply summarized in this quick reference if you don't have time to read all of these detailed examples

http://www.digilife.be/quickreference...

[Jin Shusong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is clearly organized. After reading the book, I successfully built a svn server for myself.

[Nathan Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with others in the series, this is a quick read, and it details everything you need to know to use SVN effectively. We use SVN at my school, but nobody (including me) has ever known how to use branches, tags, or labels.

[Salvador Gomez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something between a cookbook and a field guide, very concise reference about Subversion, it only lacks more examples of a full control version strategy, or more info on how can be leveraged on different situations.

[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent Subversion reference, with a gentle introduction to version control. PDF available.

[Mzd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Handles the complex subject of version control elegantly. Number one quick start guide. Then, you should still go read the red bean book...

[Brent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mike does a good job moving through SVN.

[Travis Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of how to use subversion to keep source code under control, and how to actually use subversion on projects.

[Kevin McDonagh · Rating 4 out of 5]

It gave me a good intro to svn at the time. Lots of common sense stuff, nothing here for the hardcode.

[Vinny Carpenter]

Loving this book so far - clear, concise and an easy read.

[Christian · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's really more for starters but the brief hints on how to backup a repository helped.

[Saša · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave it 4 stars because it is good for the real beginners to the Subversion to get them going. But it is also missing some stuff. Like integration with various IDE`s, and tips on that.

[Alessandro Pellizzari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ottima guida introduttiva a subversion, con molti esempi chiari. Avrei gradito un approfondimento maggiore sulle caratteristiche più avanzate (per esempio gli hook).

[Giuseppe Pizzimenti · Rating 3 out of 5]

manualetto pratico e scorrevole, da utilizzare in modalità "hands on"

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing that I didn't already know or could find online...

[Diego · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es una introducción a Subversion bastante concisa y práctica, ideal para aquellos que quieran trabajar con este sistema de control de versiones de una vez. Se puede ocupar como manual.