Apache Subversion

What is Apache Subversion?

Apache Subversion (SVN) is a centralized version control system that allows software developers to create and manage multiple versions of directories and files across a unified interface. Unlike its predecessor CVS, Subversion is based on the concept of change-sets, providing interactive conflict resolution, merge tracking, file locking, and the ability to attach arbitrary metadata to various directories on a centralized dashboard. Subversion enables administrators to delete, rename, and copy different versions of a file, as well as lock and present files in read-only format to prevent unauthorized edits. The platform also supports the handling of binary files, the creation of groups for modified documents, and interactive resolution of conflicting changes, making it a powerful tool for collaborative software development

Highlights

• Change-set based version control with interactive conflict resolution
• Merge tracking functionality to merge branches with respective sources
• File locking and read-only access control to prevent unauthorized edits
• Ability to attach arbitrary metadata to directories on a centralized dashboard
• Support for handling binary files and creating groups for modified documents