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Versions out of beta

by Brett Terpstra Nov 18th 2008 at 11:30AM

Since getting schooled in the comments on my last mention of Versions (a favorite of Robert's), I've reacquainted myself with Subversion ... and come to really enjoy using this polished and highly usable SVN client. Git may have its benefits, but for a lot of what I do (especially solo web design), Subversion (and Versions) make a lot of sense. Versions is, as of yesterday, officially out of beta and available for purchase. I even received a 10% discount for being in on the beta test.

Versions 1.0.1 is already out, which fixes the registration issues that some of us ran into. The initial 1.0 release included a lot of additional functionality, and Versions has become an amazing tool for handling all manner of Subversion-related revision control. Top on the list of new features, and of pretty major importance (at least to me), is the addition of an "Ignore [file/folder name]" option to the context menu. The full release notes are available at the Versions site, where you'll also find the download for the free demo. Versions is retailing at €39.00 (about $49USD), and users on the email notification list should have received a 10% discount coupon number.

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CaptSaltyJack

I'm somewhat unimpressed with Versions still. It needs better management of branching/merging. It's got a nice interface, but still feels a bit unwieldy.

And hans: you know not what you speak of. TortoiseSVN on Windows is just fine for multiple developers, IF you know how to use it properly. We use it at work with no issues whatsoever, and we branch and merge.

Misc. advice for those not wanting to drop big cash on an SVN client: just use the command line version. I'd upgrade it to 1.5.4 first, though, via DarwinPorts - http://darwinports.com/ - install that, then 'sudo port selfupdate' then 'sudo port install subversion'. Bam.

November 18 2008 at 7:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Tom Waterhouse

I understand the freebie that is using the command line, but if you're not very savvy with the command line (or rather avoid like the plague as I do), do we have any recommendations of free GUI based SVN clients?

November 19 2008 at 6:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CaptSaltyJack

Unfortunately not, Tom. I've tried tons of SVN GUIs out there for the Mac, most of them are not worth using. Versions has the best interface of them all, in my opinion.

November 19 2008 at 11:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
balls

You get almost all of these "features" for free with Tortoise SVN.

Why do you have to pay for things on a mac, that are free for Windows?

November 18 2008 at 1:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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paul merrill

I may be alone, but I don't know what an SVN client is.

November 18 2008 at 12:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Poltras

Therefore, you should leave this article without commenting and go to the following website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion_(software) Or google.

November 18 2008 at 1:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
colouroflight

@h

Wow, you're a dick.

November 18 2008 at 3:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chris

Already purchased m license yesterday. $50 well spent.

November 18 2008 at 12:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gnarfle

I really wish they would support git, then I'd buy. I've switched to git for just about everything and even solo projects I can't see using svn anymore. Setting up a git repository is easier, branching is easier, merging works way more reliably, it's easier to share with others without stepping on each other's toes, etc. My only complaint is that some of the commands can be a bit cryptic. And there's no good GUI for it (GitNub is ok, but a bit basic). Versions for git would be incredible.

November 18 2008 at 11:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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