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Re: Same file(s) in different repositories

From: Andy Levy <andy.levy_at_gmail.com>
Date: 2006-12-07 19:20:16 CET

On 12/7/06, Markus S <youcontrol@hispeed.ch> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am using two different repositories for two different projects. They
> do, however, share a number of files. I cannot for practical and
> technical reason put all files into one repository.
> My solution consists of having two working copies on my computer and
> keep them synchronized using a third-party synchronisation software
> (Synk Pro 6). I exclude all invisible files and directories (as not to
> confuse subversion by manipulating the .svn directory). I have to
> commit always twice (to both repositories) but so far my tests do not
> show any other problems.
>
> Anybody with recommendations about how to improve this workflow, or
> potential problems that might crop up?

Is there anything preventing you from keeping only one copy of the
files in Subversion, then using svn:externals to pull them into the
second project?
http://svnbook.red-bean.com/nightly/en/svn.advanced.externals.html

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