Version Control in the MacPorts tree

[Blair Zajac]

On 09/06/2012 01:47 AM, Rainer Müller wrote:
> On 2012-09-05 21:50, Clemens Lang wrote:
>> On Wed, Sep 05, 2012 at 09:35:58PM +0200, Benoit T wrote:
>
> Yes, we had this discussions about switching to git multiple times in
> the past. Hosting the main ports tree in a subversion repository is the
> most compatible option that can be used with almost any other version
> control tool. If you would like to, feel free to use git-svn, hg-svn or
> bzr-svn on top of the existing repository.

I don't feel that's a compelling enough reason to change when the github 
workflow can help all contributors.

> PS: I also want to note that you please do not mix up the two topics of
> switching to git and using the web interface of a different hosting
> provider such as github.

I wouldn't suggest moving to github without getting the pull request 
system.  I like working with git, switching from svn just for that alone 
isn't sufficient benefit.

Blair