Re: [Tm4j-developers] New source branch

[Norbert H. <rue...@se...>]

Hi,

> I will freely admit that I have very little experience in developing 
> with CVS branches - any hints and tips from pros on the list would be 
> gratefully received!
> 
On which checkpoint did you create the branch? On a date checkpoint?
Usually you would tag a current state for possible branch action.
If you have a tag you can branch whenever you like to based on the
tag. It is also a lot easier to check things changed when working
with tags.

Joining the branch in the HEAD trunk needs just a little discipline.
While it isn't necessary to freeze the tree while joining in the HEAD
trunk I would recommmend to do so. It keeps the level of cvs command
complexity low.

A good style would always be:

- tag the tree for a branch candidate
- if it is necessary branch at that tag
- everybody works on his branch of intereset
- prevent others to commit changes while
   you are joining the branch
- tag the tree at the point you joined the branch
- decide if you need the branch any longer
- if not make sure everybody switched his local copy
   from branch to the HEAD tree

I hope this is of any help,

Norbert