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Setting up a Subversion (SVN) repository can be streamlined by using SSH, especially when developers already have system accounts. This method bypasses the complexity of setting up WebDAV with Apache.
Create the Repository:
sudo svnadmin create /var/svn
This command initializes a new …
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This is one of those annoying little things I have to do ever so often. There are two different commands to accomplish this task depending on the specific situation.
If you've made a lot of changes to a file and need to back all of those changes out, you can …
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In previous coding examples, I've used Assembla to
demonstrate some Subversion interactions. At the
time, Assembla offered a free Subversion repository bundled with some really nice
development tools. In fairness to all Slaptijack readers, I need to point out
that Assembla's Andy Singleton announced the
end of free plans
(except …
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I recently began working on a project based on Pinax. The Pinax project's goal is to develop a set of re-usable applications for the Django Web Framework that are common in website development. Generally, these applications provide the functions and features common in social media sites. For reference, Bob Haugen …
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Sometimes it seems like a great idea to receive updates whenever someone commits something to your Subversion repository, right? This has definitely seemed like a good idea to me, but it's only nice if you work in a small shop with only a few developers. Too many developers make this …
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If you've ever needed to set up a Subversion repository, you know how long it can take to get WebDAV working with Apache before you even get to the repository set up. Although WebDAV is the best overall protocol for Subversion repositories (it doesn't require real users on the system …
