Foundation Version Control for Web Developers

1. Front Matter

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2. Are You Set Up? Creating a Basic Development Environment

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 1-23

3. In the Beginning There Were Just Files

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 25-32

4. Meet the Current Players in the Game: SVN, Git, and Mercurial

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 33-74

5. The Benefits of Version Control

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 75-90

6. I Don’t Like Terminal; Which Programs Can I Use?

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   Pages 91-173

7. You Mean I Can Version Control Everything?!

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 175-191

8. What Can Make My Life Easier?

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 193-219

9. I Have a Conflict: What Can I Do?

   • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

   Pages 221-241

10. I’m Feeling Brave; Can I Do This With Terminal?

    • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

    Pages 243-277

11. How to Create a Server

    • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

    Pages 279-292

12. I Don’t Have a Server, What Other Options Do I Have?

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    Pages 293-321

13. Why Branching Is Great

    • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

    Pages 323-339

14. Hooks, and Why They Can Be Useful

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    Pages 341-358

15. Upgrading from CVS and Converting Repositories

    • Chris Kemper, Ian Oxley

    Pages 359-368

16. Back Matter

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Foundation Version Control for Web Developers explains how version control works, what you can do with it and how. Using a friendly and accessible tone, you will learn how to use the three leading version control systems—Subversion, Git and Mercurial—on multiple operating systems. The history and integral concepts of version control are covered so that you will gain a thorough understanding of the subject, and why it should be used to manage all changes in web development projects.

This book covers the valuable knowledge and transferable skills that will enable you use one of the three leading systems as well as easily switch to new systems that will arise in the workplace. Topics covered include:

• How to choose the correct software for your needs.
• Creating and working with repositories.
• Understanding trunks, branches, hooks, conflicts and merging.
• Setting up respository servers and integrating with Apache.
• Using Terminal, and understanding alternatives.

Foundation Version Control for Web Developers is a concise beginner’s course for designer and developer alike. Even if you have no prior knowledge of version control, this book will provide you with the knowledge to fully manage projects from start to finish, ensuring your projects are as seamless and successful as you need them to be.

Chris Kemper was born and bred in the North East of England. Growing up taking computers apart and putting them back together, it’s no surprise he got into web development in his early teens. Graduating in 2008, Chris has been working in the industry ever since, honing his existing skills, and developing new ones.When Chris isn't working, you can probably find him looking to find T-shirts for his excessive collection, drinking a fine ale, or probably getting beaten on some PS4 game.

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