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VersionEEringWhy and how to use versioncontrol with ExpressionEngine.

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What is version control?

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What is version control?A program that tracks changes to files andfolders for you.

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Also goes by thesenames.Source Control Manager (SCM)Revision Control System (RCS)Version Control System (VCS)That-Thing-That-Just-Saved-My-Ass

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Different flavors?Yup. Each has its own way of tracking yourchanges. Here are a few: CVS - SVN - Git - Mercurial - Bazaar Darcs - Perforce - Fossil - BitKeeperhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_revision_control_software

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What kinds of files? Text! But also: Graphics Binary WHATEVER YOU WANT.

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Why use version control?

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Becausethissucks.

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Becausethissucks.

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Because this really,really sucks.

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How to get started.No servers, nothing fancy -this is all local, baby. So no excuses.

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1. Pick a system.We’re going with Git.

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2. Install it on yourcomputer.http://git-scm.com/download

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3. Set up a repository for your existing project.$ cd ~/Sites/myproject Change to the project folder.$ git init Initialize the repository.$ git add . Add everything in the project folder to the repository.$ git commit -­‐m "Initial commit." Make your first commit.

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4. Make some changes, and commit them.$ git status Tell me what’s changed. (New file!)$ git add index.html Add the new file to the repository.$ git status Tell me what’s changed. (Just making sure we didn’t miss anything.)$ git commit -­‐m "Added homepage." Commit the change.

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5. Rinse and repeat untilyou’re ready to share.

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A Basic WorkflowOne way to use version control in practice,with actual live websites.

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1. Define your environments.Some popular ones:- Local- Development (overkill for team of one)- Staging (can be same as Development)- Live

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Workflow show ‘n tell

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Git and EE, sitting in a tree.

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Gotcha #1:Paths.Let’s play with settings!

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1. Make all paths in theControl Panel relative.EE1: Admin > System Preferences > GeneralConfigurationEE2: Admin > General Configuration

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Don’t forget uploaded filesand generated images.EE1:Admin > System Preferences > Captcha Preferences(Each upload destination) Admin >ChannelAdministration > File Upload Preferences(Each channel) Admin > Channel Administration >Channel Management > Edit Channel PreferencesEE2: Admin > Content Administration > File UploadPreferences

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Gotcha #2:Environment variables.Let’s play with config files!

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Gotcha #3:User-generated files.Keeping filesystems in sync.

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Gotcha #4:Databases.Pick your poison.

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Further ResourcesNew to version control? Check out Version Controlfor Designers: http://hoth.entp.com/output/git_for_designers.htmlNot new to version control, but new to Git? Checkout Git Reference: http://gitref.org/More on the topic of Git and EE: http://gititon.masugadesign.com/ <-- A++ WOULD RECOMMEND http://j.mp/ee2multiserver