Open Source Development with CVS, 2nd Edition

by Karl Fogel, Moshe Bar

CVS and source code management for networked groups is presented topic-by-topic, from the introduction to expert-level use. The book examines open source software development from a design and organization standpoint and explains how CVS affects the architecture and design of applications. The popular first edition was one of the first books available on development and implementation of open source software using CVS. The second edition has been enhanced with more value-added material covering strategies, third-party tools, scalability, client access limits, and overall server administration for CVS. In order to practice what we preach, some chapters of this book are also available online under the GNU General Public License.

Genres: Software, Computers

368 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 1999

Reviews

[Dave Peticolas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an introduction both to the use of the CVS source code control system and to the process of open source development using CVS. The CVS-specific parts of the book are available online.

CVS is only one of many source code control systems, but it is one of the most common. Newer projects such as arch and Subversion are aiming to provide new, better replacements for CVS.

[Felixosle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great starting point to understand CVS.
Practical indeed!

[Air Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference book not only on using CVS, but also offering a bit on insight on Free Open Source Software and how does the development process work on these kind of projects.