Subversion (SVN) for Users Training in Copenhagen, Denmark

Subversion (SVN) for Users training introduces participants to the core concepts of version control using SVN for managing code and collaborative projects. The course covers essential operations like checking out repositories, adding and committing changes, and updating local copies to stay synchronized with team progress. Participants will learn how to handle conflicts during merges, create branches, and navigate the SVN history to track project evolution. The training also teaches the use of SVN tags for version management and working with remote repositories for better collaboration. By the end of the training, attendees will be proficient in using SVN to manage project files and collaborate effectively in a version-controlled environment.

Subversion Basics and Core Features

1. Introduction to Subversion (SVN)

• Overview of version control systems.

• Subversion architecture and features.

• Setting up an SVN client and connecting to a repository.

2. Basic SVN Operations

• Checking out a working copy.

• Adding, deleting, and renaming files.

• Committing changes and updating working copies.

• Practical exercise

3. Understanding SVN Repository Structure

• The trunk, branches, and tags.

• SVN URL structure and navigation.

• Practical exercise

4. Conflict Resolution and Version History

• Identifying and resolving conflicts.

• Viewing and understanding version history.

• Reverting changes and resolving locks.

• Practical exercise

Advanced Features and Team Collaboration

5. Branching and Merging

• Creating and managing branches.

• Merging changes between branches.

• Resolving merge conflicts.

• Practical exercise

6. Tagging and Release Management

• Creating tags for releases.

• Differences between branches and tags.

• Best practices for versioning and releases.

• Practical exercise

7. Repository Maintenance and Optimization

• Cleaning up working copies.

• Managing large repositories efficiently.

• Resolving common SVN errors.

• Practical exercise

8. Best Practices and Team Collaboration

• SVN workflows for teams: centralized vs. feature-based workflows.

• Setting up and following commit guidelines.

• Practical exercise

9. Course Recap and Q&A

• Summary of SVN concepts and features.

• Open Q&A session for clarifying doubts.

• Resources for continued learning and practice.