Version Control

[tntcoder]

Hey guys,

I want to start using a version control system for some programming projects im working on, dunno why ive never used them before really

Which one should I go for? CVS, SVN, GIT...? Its gonna be single user, for multiple C/C++ source trees. I've also seen a fair few online based ones, are these worth considering? Dreamhosts for example provide CVS... and I suppose have the advantage doing backups for you.

Also does anyone have know of a good guide showing how to check in and out a project and the whole configuration process, a lot of the documentation ive seen in the past is what's put me off using one, maybe I was looking in the wrong place though

Thanks,
Jack

 

[BillytheImpaler]

SVN is probably the most widely deployed, so I recommend you learn to use that.

Google has many articles on how to use it.

 

[Septh]

I use GIT, its faster, and easier to use I think

 

[Brycheiniog]

What are you trying to do? We used to use CVS and moved to SVN a couple of years ago. We have about 60 or 70 users across several sites.

Personally I would use SVN.

Jonathan

 

[Moredhel]

SVN gets my recommendation. git, like mercurial seems rather faddish, and svn is actually very simple and incredibly powerful when you get used to it.

When integrated with something like Redmine or Trac SCM becomes a true joy to use.

 

[Inquisitor]

For the record, Dreamhost also offers SVN, and in fact encourages its use over CVS.

 

[tntcoder]

Thanks guys, will go with SVN.

 

[sparkey196]

SVN is great and works brilliantly with Cruise Control for automated integration. Win!

 

[BusError]

I converted every CVS and SVN stuff I do to git. It's just /so/ powerful it's unbelievable.

I even use git for the /etc files in all my unix machines (OSX, Linux) so I can review/rollback changes the system makes !