This book covers the theory behind version control and how it can help developers become more efficient, work better as a team, and keep on top of software complexity. Version control, done well, is your "undo" button for the project: nothing is final, and mistakes are easily rolled back.

This book describes Subversion 1.3, the latest and hottest open source version control system, using a recipe-based approach that will get you up and running quickly and correctly. Learn how to use Subversion the right way-the pragmatic way.

With this book, you can:

Keep all project assets safe--not just source code--and never run the risk of losing a great idea

Know how to undo bad decisions--even directories and symlinks are versioned

Learn how to share code safely, and work in parallel for maximum efficiency

Install Subversion and organize, administer and backup your repository

Share code over a network with Apache, svnserve, or ssh

Create and manage releases, code branches, merges and bug fixes

Manage 3rd party code safely

Use all the latest Subversion 1.3 features including locking and path-based security, and much more!

Now there's no excuse not to use professional-grade version control.