Git VS SVN

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alex.barylski
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Git VS SVN

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I've looked over the primary web site for Git (albeit quickly) and it doesn't really seem to offer/stress any substantial benefits to justify switching from SVN to Git.

- Distributed development
- SHA1 instead of revision numbers

I have used SVN on several projects with myself and other developers all collaborating sometimes on the same files, and with the exception of merging conflicts, really I have no quarrels with SVN -- merging conflicts is something probably best done by developers anyways.

If anyone has used Git extensively and SVN in the past and can offer their own insight as to why they prefer Git over SVN I would be greatful for your input :)

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Re: Git VS SVN

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If you have a bit of time on your hands, you could watch Linus himself explain Git.

I personally like it because it requires no server, and it is faster than SVN in my experience. I don't have much extensive experience, so I can't really give an accurate opinion.
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Re: Git VS SVN

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Cirdan wrote:If you have a bit of time on your hands, you could watch Linus himself explain Git.

I personally like it because it requires no server, and it is faster than SVN in my experience. I don't have much extensive experience, so I can't really give an accurate opinion.
Great lecture, I think I'm a convert :D
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Re: Git VS SVN

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Great lecture, I think I'm a convert
:lol:

Thats what I was thinking... LOL

p.s - It requires no server, might be interesting...
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