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Version Control By Example
by
Eric Sink
This book uses practical examples to explain version control with both centralized and decentralized systems. Topics covered include:
Basic version control commands and concepts
Introduction to Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS)
Advanced branching workflows
Strengths and weaknesses of DVCS vs. centralized tools
Best practices
How distributed version control works under t...more
Basic version control commands and concepts
Introduction to Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS)
Advanced branching workflows
Strengths and weaknesses of DVCS vs. centralized tools
Best practices
How distributed version control works under t...more
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Published
July 2011
by Pyrenean Gold Press
(first published January 1st 2011)
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I think this book is a perfect introduction to Version Control Systems. Even though it does not dive into the advanced specifics of any one particular VCS, it manages to cover the most needed aspects of all the popular VCS in a well formed manner. In my opinion people who have zero VCS knowledge to people who have some intermediate level exposure to VCS, will benefit the most out of this book. I am also pretty sure that even the experts will not be in for a disappointment when they read this boo...more
It's a great book (probably the best one) for someone who is just learning how to use version control systems. It's also a great book for experienced professionals who use VCS daily, but at the same time don't feel that they have a good foundation and just use those commands without good understanding what they are exactly doing.
A good intro and general overview of the various, more popular version control systems. An easy read with good information mixed with a bit of humor to keep it light. Filled with examples and scenarios. A good place to start if you're new to VCSs or if you're contemplating the switch to a distributed VCS.
A nice short read for beginners. The author gave good examples of using each type of version control system (SVN, Mercurial, Git, Veracity) with clear explanations. As a fairly experienced user of SVN and Git, however, I didn't get much new information.
Quite a nice read if you're looking at migration to some DVCS. Even though we're not using DVCS at the moment it still looks like it might be a very close future when we migrate to it.
Little bias because author works in company, developing one of the tools described but good to start reading about Version Control. Well written.
A comprehensive introduction to using distributed and non-distributed version control systems.
It does a good job explaining the advantages and disadvantages of DVCS compared to CVCS, and intorducing the two popular DVCS. One part of the book is devoted to Veracity, a DVCS made by Eric Sink's company. That part is somewhat biased, but still readable.
Good one for beginners and those who want to fill holes in their knowledge.
Has best practices list that everyone should be following if they don't do it already.
Has best practices list that everyone should be following if they don't do it already.
Feb 08, 2012
Kartik Singhal
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Recommended to Kartik by:
Ershad Kunnakkadan
Really good book for somebody new to version control systems. Presents 4 different such systems with a detailed example (since the example case taken is same, you can happily skip many pages of reading).
Author could have added more detail about how Veracity can version control databases, instead of diving deep into its API etc. details.
Overall an awesome book.
Author could have added more detail about how Veracity can version control databases, instead of diving deep into its API etc. details.
Overall an awesome book.
Might be useful for DVCS newcomers but I wouldn't recommend it for experienced readers.
Sep 28, 2012
Camille
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So far, so educational. I can't believe the number of times this book has come up in conversation in the last few weeks. I am thinking in a version controlly kinda way now, I just need to sit down and get my hands dirty.
May 20, 2013
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