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Version control
The document provides an overview of version control in software engineering, highlighting its importance for managing changes in applications, especially when multiple developers are involved. It explains the differences between Git, a local version control system, and GitHub, a cloud-based repository hosting service that enhances collaboration and project management. Additionally, it outlines configuration steps for integrating GitHub with various IDEs, including Dreamweaver, Android Studio, and Visual Studio.
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- 2. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING • VersionControl • Git • GitHub • Git vs GitHub • GitHub Options • GitHub on difference IDE s • Git Commands • Summary Key Study 2
- 3. Version Control • Versioncontrol is the ability to manage the change and configuration of an application. • Versioning is a priceless process, especially when you have multiple developers working on a single application • In software engineering also known as Source Control, Revision Control and Source Code Management. • Each revision is associated with a timestamp and the person making the change. 3
- 4. Version Control • Versioncontrol systems allow you to compare files. • identify differences, and merge the changes if needed prior to committing any code. • Versioning is also a great way to keep track of application builds by being able to identify which version is currently in development • when new developers join the team, they can easily download the current version 4
- 5. Git • Version controlsystem (VCS) for tracking changes in computer files. • Initially created in 2005 by Linus who was the creator of Linux • Free open source distributed version control • Coordinates work between multiple developers. • Who made what changes and when. • Revert back anytime. • Local and remote repository. • To download and install visit https://git-scm.com/ 5
- 6. GitHub • Founded on2008 by Microsoft corporation. • GitHub provides hosting for software development and version control using Git • It offers the distributed version control and source code management SCM • It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. • GitHub is a cloud-based hosting service that lets you manage Git repositories. If you have open-source projects that use Git,6
- 7. Git vs GitHub Gitis a high quality version control system It is installed and maintenance on the local machine (rather than in cloud) Git GitHub is cloud-base hosting services Its designed as a Git repository hosting services You can share codes with others given them the poser to make revision or edits GitHub 7
- 8. GitHub Options and Keywords •Repository - it’s the directory or URL of the initiated git folder • Remote Repository - in Git, a remote is the server where your code is stored • Branch - essentially is a unique set of code changes with a unique name • Commit - records changes to one or more files in the branch • Push - commits made on your local branch to a remote repository • Pull - git pull updates your current local working branch 8
- 9. GitHub Dreamweaver Configuration Create newsite on Dreamweaver 1. Open Dreamweaver. 2. In the Site menu, choose New Site. 3. Enter a Site Name. For example, enter <optional>. 4. Create a new local site folder • For local site folder, select an empty folder. If you type the name of a folder that doesn't exist, it will be created. When the site is created, the remote Git repository will be cloned to this directory. Configuring Git credentials in Dreamweaver 5. Select Associate a Git repository with this site. 6. Select Clone existing Git repository using URL. 7. Enter the https:// URL of your repository. 8. For Git Username, enter your GitHub username. 9. For Password, if you are using 2FA (two-factor authentication), enter your access token If you are not using 2FA, enter your normal Git password. 10. Click Test to verify that the authentication is working. 11. Check the box labeled Save Credentials. • Note: If you don't save your credentials now, you might not be able to do it later. 12. Click Save.9
- 10. GitHub Android Studio Configuration Openthe project in android studio 1. Go to File -> Settings -> Version Control -> Git. 2. Click on test button to test "path to Git executables". • If successful message is shown everything is ok, else navigate to git.exe from where you installed git and test again. 3. Go to File -> Settings -> Version Control -> GitHub. Enter your email and password used to create GitHub account and click on OK button. 4. Then go to VCS -> Import into Version Control -> Share Project on GitHub. Enter Repository name, Description and click Share button. 5. In the next window check all files in order to add files for initial commit and click OK. 6. Now the project will be uploaded to the GitHub repository and when uploading is finished we will get a message in android studio showing "Successfully shared project on GitHub". Click on the link provided in that message to go to GitHub repository. 7. Go to VCS -> Git -> Commit file . Then type a commit message and click on commit button. 10
- 11. GitHub Visual Studio Configuration OpenVisual Studio 2019 1. On Start Window Click Continue without Code 2. Click File –> New –> Repository 3. The Team Explorer opens on the right 4. Pick the folder that you want to create the repository in Create new project in the created repository 5. File New Project 6. Select project type then next 7. Enter project name and select created repository in location. Now Commit new project to GitHub 5. Click on Team Explorer Dropdown Arrow Changes 6. Enter a message click plus sign Stage All Commit All Note: Every changes user made on project files will appear in changes section 11
- 12. - $git clone -$git config - $git init - $git clone <path> - $git add <file_name> - $git commit - $git status - $git remote - $git checkout < branch_name> - $git branch - $git push - $git pull - $git merge < branch_name> - $git diff - $git reset - $git revert - $git t ag - $git log
- 13. Summary 13 • Version Controlis a source code management system allow many developers to work on same project • Git is a version control management system which works locally • GitHub is a cloud base code management system using Git • Differences between Git and GitHub • Some GitHub options and keywords • Configuration of GitHub with difference IDE’s on your computer
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