super-customizing typo: svk & more

I'm not a version control ninja. Don't get me wrong, I know my way around: I know how to install, configure, and use cvs and svn; I can diff and merge. I know how to resolve conflicts. But I don't know anything about darcs or svk or managing patches. On the other hand, I do recognize a learning experience when one presents itself.

Turns out Typo heavyweight Scott Laird wrote a couple articles about just this very thing:

(Thanks for the links, Eridius!)

And some more links, because everybody loves links, don't they?

SVK's official site
Painless Merging with SVK (O'Reilly interview with the creator)

I haven't had a chance to set it all up yet, but I definitely feel much enlightened. And optimistic, too. After all, who could be afraid of a tool with a cute little pegasus as its logo?

OK, maybe it's actually a camel with wings. Or a camel with a giant can opener attached to one side. Shhh. Don't ruin my moment.

posted in: development, metablog | 50 comments

Jonathan Aquino said on 09 Oct 14:48:

Hi Amy - Speaking of Rails structure, I managed to bring a lot of what I learned from the Rails structure into http://bayareahikingtrails.ning.com

And each of the files in the "controllers" directory bears your influence, drawing inspiration from index.php in your Photo Sharing app (I think you did that one).
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Oh you'll have fun with this. As you probably know I'm a real big fan of Perforce version control.
Amy Hoy said on 10 Oct 06:19:

Jon, nope, Photo Sharing wasn't me. :)

Sean, you like Perforce? I've been using it at work and I can't say I like it one bit. The word "obfuscated" comes to mind.
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Yes, I love links. ;)

I wish to learn the basics of version control: do you have some readings to suggest (web or book)?
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