Foundation Version Control for Web Developers

Foundation Version Control for Web Developers explains how version control works, and why it's essential in today's web industry. It takes you through the basics: from starting with an empty repository, to having it full of files ready for you or someone else to work with. Before you know it, you'll have the ability to work with several different version control systems with confidence and ease. Foundation Version Control for Web Developers is an important reference for designer and developer alike. It covers multiple types of popular version control systems, meaning that you will be able to easily migrate between systems where necessary, and will have all of the background knowledge required to rapidly learn to use any new version control systems that gain traction in the workplace. In the modern web industry, version control is becoming a standard that everyone should be aware of, and everyone should be able to use at least one version control system. This book will ensure you are familiar and confident with the three leading systems available for managing your files. Even if you are only just starting out with web development, this book will take you from having nothing, to being able to fully manage files using subversion - in most cases, without having the need to touch Terminal or the command line. The idea that version control involves a geeky Terminal window and lots of UNIX-style commands can sometimes deter people from learning about it. This book aims to change all that and show you how easy it can be. What you'll learn * The benefits of having more version control in your life * The basics of managing your work with version control * Advanced techniques for those who want to create and manage their own repositories Who this book is for Foundation Version Control for Web Developers is aimed at developers and designers who have little or no experience with version control - those who have experience coding and those who are just getting started. The reader may be also a junior developer, just starting out, who hasn't looked into any kind of versioning system before. Although the book is primarily aimed at those with little knowledge of managing files using this method, it will still be beneficial to any developer, due to the wide variety of version control software covered.