Chapter 6. Migrating to Git
In this chapter, we will try to migrate a Subversion repository into a Git one, preserving the changes history. Git and Subversion can coexist as Git has some dedicated commands to exchange data with Subversion, and you can even continue to use both.
The purpose of this chapter is to help developers who actually use Subversion to start using Git instantly, even if the rest of the team continues to use Subversion. In addition, the chapter covers definitive migration for people who decide to abandon Subversion in favor of Git.
Before starting
In the first part of this chapter, we will take a look at some good practices to keep safety and work on actual SVN repository with no hassles. Bear in mind that the purpose of this ...
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