On 8/12/13 10:57 AM, John Maher wrote: > But then again perhaps those are the people who use subversion for the > simplest of builds.
At my previous employer I was partly responsible for a codebase in subversion whose trunk was 2+ GB large. The codebase included over 1400 C#, C++, SQL, and WiX projects. I think many of us have very complicated builds. We simply choose to use the correct tool for the job. Working on Windows I wrote many PowerShell scripts to help me manage bulk operations. I have no evidence but I suspect most of us have lots of experience working with very large codebases in subversion. Suggesting that we have the "simplest of builds" comes across as elitist which is odd coming from an obvious beginner. There is clear evidence that there's a cognitive mismatch between your current understanding and how subversion is intended to be used. We're here to help you but that help will come these discussions occur with respect. Sometimes it is better to present the experts with the problem you are trying to solve including how you've attempted to solve it, accepting the possibility that your current approach may not be the best approach. Seems like I keep hearing "you're doing it wrong" from the list and you keep responding with "I don't care, how do accomplish this anyway." I don't think that's a good attitude to take. -- Edwin