SVN Beginners Guide - Part 2

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I assume you have completed part 1 and have a used SVN checkout, to checkout a repository.

 

I now introduce a couple of new concepts.

 

Find that folder you created. If you right click on it you can choose

 

SVN Update

This will update your copy of the information with any changes made by other people on the current repoistory you are using (this will be 'trunk' at the moment).

 

SVN Commit.

You must SVN Update before you can use this. This will save your changes to the SVN server and make then advaiable for everyone.

DO NOT DO THIS NOW. As it will be on the 'trunk'. Only commit to your own branch.

 

So How do i create my own branch, so i can save my code changes.

 

Creating your own branch!

 

Right click on the folder again.

Choose TotoiseSVN (it will open alot of options)

Choose Branch Tag.

 

You will see it asking for a url. Type this. but replace 'yourname' with your unix login on sf.net

https://subspace2.svn.sourceforge.net/svnro...branch/yourname

 

WAIT

Dont click OK. choose 'working copy'. This will ensure it keeps your changes.

MAKE SURE YOU TICK switch working copy to your new branch (in the bottom left).

 

Now you can choose to enter a message/comment in the big white box, this is just for your reference, u can leave it blank.

Say OK

 

You will need to enter your sf.net unix name and password to create your own branch.

 

NOW you can do SVN Update and SVN Commit, to your hearts content, safe in the knowledge your work won't affect anyone else.

 

My recommendation is to only SVN Commit when you add siginicant functionality, or BEFORE you try something that could break your program. ITs very easy to revert to a privous commit (but thats for PArt 3) As long as you are working in your own branch, you are welcome to experiment with SVN.

[tcsoccerman]

sweet i got it working.

[rootbear75]

is this only for people currently added on the sf project list?

[Samapico]

Anyone can use SVN to get a copy of the code and update it, however, you need to be on the project's list to be allowed to write stuff on the repository.

[»doc flabby]

is this only for people currently added on the sf project list?

Its only for people on the sf project list and who have SVN write access, let me know if you need write access,

[rootbear75]

is this only for people currently added on the sf project list?

Its only for people on the sf project list and who have SVN write access, let me know if you need write access,

i would like write access, but i need to know if you are going to use java, cause thats mainly what i can do

[Samapico]

No Java

 

C# looks pretty much like java though

Grab the repository and check out what is done, you'll see what c# looks like

[rootbear75]

might grab one of those "learn bleh in 24 hours" books or something