Recent changes to Dogma

WikiPage Dogma modified by Graeme Farquharson

Graeme Farquharson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:02:57 -0000

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 # Dogma #
 
-These are a list of simple beliefs which everyone working on this project must adhere to.  They are negotiable but until changed by the group, they must be followed.
+This is a list of simple beliefs which everyone working on this project must adhere to.  They are negotiable but until changed by the group, they must be followed.
 
 ## All Hail The Build ##

WikiPage Dogma modified by Graeme Farquharson

Graeme Farquharson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:02:04 -0000

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 The simplest command but the most effective.  Committing often will minimize the risk of clashing with other people's work.  Big commits are more likely to break the build, I speak from experience.  If the build breaks and cannot be repaired quickly (5 minutes), the commit will be reverted.  Ye have been warned.
 
+### Thou Shalt Update Often ###
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+Perform and update before a commit.  If you see anything that may destabilize the build, run the local tests first and fix any issues.  If all is well, then commit.
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 ### Thou Shalt Not Clobber Other's Work ###
 
 If you attempt to commit work and you get a warning that the file has been altered, it is **your responsibility** to merge your changes with theirs on your machine.  This will prevent the build from breaking.  If you commit and update often this should be less of a risk.

WikiPage Dogma modified by Graeme Farquharson

Graeme Farquharson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:59:11 -0000

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 # Dogma #
 
 These are a list of simple beliefs which everyone working on this project must adhere to.  They are negotiable but until changed by the group, they must be followed.
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+## All Hail The Build ##
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+The build is the heart of the project.  If the build is broken, the project is broken.  The build **will** break from time to time.  If the build is broken, it is **everyone's responsibility to fix it**.  As a last resort to fix the build, **code will be reverted**.  To prevent your wonderful code from being reverted, always monitor the start of the build before committing.
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+This brings us neatly to our commandments.
+
+## Commandments ##
+
+### Thou Shalt Commit Often ###
+
+The simplest command but the most effective.  Committing often will minimize the risk of clashing with other people's work.  Big commits are more likely to break the build, I speak from experience.  If the build breaks and cannot be repaired quickly (5 minutes), the commit will be reverted.  Ye have been warned.
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+### Thou Shalt Not Clobber Other's Work ###
+
+If you attempt to commit work and you get a warning that the file has been altered, it is **your responsibility** to merge your changes with theirs on your machine.  This will prevent the build from breaking.  If you commit and update often this should be less of a risk.

WikiPage Dogma modified by Graeme Farquharson

Graeme Farquharson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:46:25 -0000

# Dogma # These are a list of simple beliefs which everyone working on this project must adhere to. They are negotiable but until changed by the group, they must be followed.