One of the beautiful things about source code control is having the ability to compare the differences between a file that you’ve modified and the same file before the modifications. If you’re already using TortoiseSVN then you probably know that it has built-in support for comparing the differences of text files. But, did […]
Source code control tools are important for anyone working on projects with files stored on computers, especially software developers. They help you to have a record of every version of every file in your project, and make those files available to multiple developers working in a distributed environment. Many people have excuses for […]
Frequently, I post articles on TortoiseSVN, a version control software tool that I absolutely love. I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from readers who want more articles on the subject. And, I’ll certainly do my best to keep them coming. For all those readers who want to learn more about TortoiseSVN, I […]
One of the very best features of TortoiseSVN (and there are so many great features to choose from) is the on-line help. This is very complete and has lots of great tips, including:
how to set up a server
daily use guide
much more…
You can launch the help from Windows File Explorer by right-clicking on your desktop […]
Did you know that you don’t need a server and an IT department to use TortoiseSVN (Subversion) for version control? Simply create a local repository on your hard drive. Here’s how…
Step 1: Create your repository
Browse to the location where you want to create your local Subversion repository and create a new folder for […]
If you don’t know what subversion and TortoiseSVN are, you’re really missing out. Subversion is on the way to becoming the most popular source code control tool. (And, you don’t want to be left out, do you?)
For those of you who do know about these tools, I’m going to show you something that will […]