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• Should everyone use distributed? (Score:2)

  by cbrandtbuffalo (4462) on 2007.07.12 12:24 (#56202) Journal

  So now that there are tools that can accommodate all development styles, are you saying folks should agree on a development method/protocol and then pick a tool that fits how they want to work? Or are you saying that since the tools now support it, everyone should use distributed since it is, by default, the best way to go? That is, is there a pro/con list for distributed vs. centralized?

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  • Re: (Score:2)

    by schwern (1528)

    Its more like this: Traditional VCS can support development models A, B and C. Distributed VCS can still support development models A, B and C but also D, E and F.
    
    Just because you use a distributed VCS doesn't mean you have to be distributed, you can continue to have a trunk-centric project if you like. It allows you to choose your development model without being restrained by your tools. The choice is now yours, not your VCS.
    
    That's the essential pro. The con list boils down to "I have to learn a new in
    • Re: (Score:2)

      by jdavidb (1361)

      SVK is the exception in that it retains the SVN interface, but it comes at a cost as any compromise will.

      If you have time to elaborate on that it would be most appreciated. :)

      SVK allows you to hedge your bets since it can be used as a client to an existing SVN repository, have your cake and eat it, too.

      Since I'm not yet familiar with the cons I certainly can't say for sure, but it sounds to me like that's going to outweigh any of them. :)

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