Basic Commands:
- svn checkout [URL]: Check out a working copy from a repository.
- svn add [file/folder]: Schedule files or folders to be added to the repository.
- svn commit -m “[message]”: Commit changes to the repository with a commit message.
- svn update: Update your working copy to the latest revision.
- svn status: Show the status of files and directories in your working copy.
- svn diff [file]: Display the differences between your working copy and the latest revision.
Repository Operations:
- svn import [path] [URL]: Import unversioned files or directories into a repository.
- svn export [URL] [path]: Export a clean directory tree from the repository.
- svn mkdir [URL]: Create a new directory in the repository.
Branching and Merging:
- svn copy [URL1] [URL2]: Copy files or directories within the repository (used for branching).
- svn merge [URL]: Merge changes from one branch to another.
- svn switch [URL]: Switch your working copy to a different branch or tag.
Tagging:
- svn copy [URL]@[revision] [URL/tags/tagname]: Create a tag for a specific revision.
- svn switch [URL/tags/tagname]: Switch your working copy to a specific tag.
Undo Changes:
- svn revert [file]: Revert changes made to a file.
- svn delete [file/folder]: Schedule items for removal from version control.
- svn copy -r [revision] [URL] [path]: Copy a file or directory from a specific revision.
Informational Commands:
- svn info [URL]: Display information about the repository or working copy.
- svn log [URL]: Show the log messages for a set of revision(s).
- svn help [command]: Display help for a specific command.
Ignoring Files:
- Edit svn:ignore property: Ignore specific files or patterns in your working copy.
Global Configuration:
- svn propset svn:global-ignores [patterns]: Set global ignore patterns.
Remember to replace placeholders like [URL], [file], or [path] with your specific repository URL, file name, or path. SVN is a powerful tool for version control, and mastering these commands will enhance your ability to manage source code effectively.