Re: post-commit hook questions

Branko Čibej <brane@xbc.nu> writes:
> >3. Is there a way to differentiate between a branch
> >and a tag (so that the post-commit hook can treat them
> >differently)? Will there be one in the future?
>
> Now, you know that's a stupid question, don't you? :-) How can
> Subversion tell the difference between tags and branches, when it
> doesn't even enforce a repository layout?

Yes. To reiterate:

Subversion doesn't recognize branches vs tags. All it has are copies.
You can use a copy as a branch, or you can use a copy as a tag, or you
can use a copy as a kitchen sink. Subversion doesn't care.

> What are you trying to do, anyway?

I confess I'm wondering too... :-)

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Received on Tue Oct 15 00:34:45 2002