{"product_id":"9781430239734","title":"Foundation Version Control for Web Developers","description":"\u003cp\u003e    \u003cem\u003eFoundation Version Control for Web Developers\u003c\/em\u003e explains how version control works, what you can do with it and how. Using a friendly and accessible tone, you will learn how to use the three leading version control systems—Subversion, Git and Mercurial—on multiple operating systems. The history and integral concepts of version control are covered so that you will gain a thorough understanding of the subject, and why it should be used to manage all changes in web development projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This book covers the valuable knowledge and transferable skills that will enable you use one of the three leading systems as well as easily switch to new systems that will arise in the workplace. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to choose the correct software for your needs. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCreating and working with repositories. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding trunks, branches, hooks, conflicts and merging. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSetting up respository servers and integrating with Apache. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUsing Terminal, and understanding alternatives. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003cem\u003eFoundation Version Control for Web Developers\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise beginner’s course for designer and developer alike. Even if you have no prior knowledge of version control, this book will provide you with the knowledge to fully manage projects from start to finish, ensuring your projects are as seamless and successful as you need them to be.        \u003c\/p\u003e    What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe benefits of having more version control in your life \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe basics of managing your work with version control \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to choose the correct software for your needs \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCreating and working with repositories \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding trunks, branches, hooks, conflicts and merging \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSetting up servers such as Apache \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUsing Terminal, and understanding alternatives \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAdvanced techniques for those who want to create and manage their own repositories \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eFoundation Version Control for Web Developers\u003c\/em\u003e 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.         \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAre you set up? Creating a basic development environment \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIn the beginning there were just source files \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMeet the current players in the game: SVN, Git and Mercurial \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe benefits of version control \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eI don't like Terminal, which programs can I use? \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eYou mean I can version control everything?! \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWhat can make my life easier? \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eI have a conflict, what can I do? \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eI'm feeling brave, can I do this with Terminal? \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to create a server \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eI don't have a server, which other options do I have? \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWhy branching is great \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHooks, and why they can be useful \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUpgrading from CVS and converting repositories \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139379511536,"sku":"9781430239734","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430239734_p0.jpg?v=1763749865","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430239734","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}