Archive for category Subversion
Subversion’s Ignore List
Posted by Mark in CMCrossroads, Subversion, Tools 'n' Tips on January 8, 2010
The idea behind the Subversion ignore list is very simple: when adding (using svn add or svn import) files into a Subversion repository, any file that matches a pattern on the ignore list is skipped. The ignore list is constructed from two sources: the client specific global-ignores list; any svn:ignore property associated with the directory [...]
Creating Tags in Subversion
Posted by Mark in CMCrossroads, Subversion, Tools 'n' Tips on December 4, 2009
Subversion does not support labels as many version control tools do. Instead Subversion uses the svn copy command to create ‘tags’. By convention a Subversion repository is often divided into three sub-directories; trunk, where the main development is often (though not necessarily) done; branches, where (unsurprisingly) we maintain branches that may be used for any [...]
Allowing users to change their own password using svnserve and passwd
Posted by Mark in Subversion on July 7, 2009
One recurring issue users bring up when using Subversion’s own svnserve server and its own internal authentication system (password-db) is that users cannot easily change their own passwords. The problem is that, when using svnserve and the internal password-db, usernames and passwords are held in a plain text file, usually within the conf directory of [...]
Subversion Repository Quick Start
Posted by Mark in Subversion, Subversion on June 23, 2009
A very quick introduction to setting up a Subversion repository and protecting it with Subversion’s own server and built in authentication system. You’ll want to watch this full screen and in HD to get the best view. This video is part of the upcoming Subversion Guru training course.
Installing Subversion on Windows
Posted by Mark in Subversion on June 22, 2009
Installing Subversion on Windows could not be simpler. The CollabNet installer is demonstrated in this short presentation.
Permanently removing paths from a Subversion repository
Posted by Mark in Subversion on June 20, 2009
This post is an extended discussion covering removal of paths from a Subversion repository, covered more succinctly in the Subversion FAQ. Before you start removing paths from your repository consider this: Subversion was not designed to have paths removed. That is why you cannot remove paths using the standard client interface, in fact you need [...]
