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h1. Version Control Problems
Some problems that complete beginners face when trying to create and work with repositories using current version control systems.
h2. Subversion
* Puzzlement over "recommended" trunk/branches/tags structure
When instructing people how to create new projects, it's arguably simplest to ignore this and go for a structure that places them directly in the project directory. But that still results in confusion when checking out other people's projects that do have a difference between root URL and trunk URL.
* Difference between repository and working copy
Not a problem for many people, but some seem to find the terminology confusing
* Requirement to update/merge/resolve before commit if someone else has modified the repository
A good user interface can make this workflow clearer
* Forgetting to "svn add" new files
User interface should make a prominent note of files that have been created since the last commit
* Forgetting to use svn when renaming or removing files
* Admin help required for corrupted working copy because of sensitivity to changes in .svn directories (reported)
Some problems that complete beginners face when trying to create and work with repositories using current version control systems.
h2. Subversion
* Puzzlement over "recommended" trunk/branches/tags structure
When instructing people how to create new projects, it's arguably simplest to ignore this and go for a structure that places them directly in the project directory. But that still results in confusion when checking out other people's projects that do have a difference between root URL and trunk URL.
* Difference between repository and working copy
Not a problem for many people, but some seem to find the terminology confusing
* Requirement to update/merge/resolve before commit if someone else has modified the repository
A good user interface can make this workflow clearer
* Forgetting to "svn add" new files
User interface should make a prominent note of files that have been created since the last commit
* Forgetting to use svn when renaming or removing files
* Admin help required for corrupted working copy because of sensitivity to changes in .svn directories (reported)