This tutorial is designed for those interested in learning the concepts of version control systems using Apache Subversion (SVN).
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
Self-paced tutorial.
In-class activity.
Homework assignment.
Technical Requirements:
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This tutorial addresses both students and software professionals interested in learning basic concepts of version control systems, exemplified in the Subversion (SVN). The tutorial provides guided exposure to use of the Subversion tool including: Basic Concepts, Environment Setup, Common Life-Cycle, Making Changes, Reviewing Changes, Updating, Fixing Bugs, Resolving Conflicts,Tags, and Branching.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Before proceeding with this tutorial, you should have a basic understanding on simple terminologies like programming language, source code, documents, etc. Because using SVN to handle all levels of software projects in your organization, it will be good if you have a working knowledge of software development and software testing processes.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
- Like many other topics presented in the web site, tutorialspoint, it provides the content on a specific area, SVN in this case, with a lot of learning items for a new learner.
- It gives substantial examples to shows the skills to perform an action in SVC.
Summary:
1. Breadth of coverage appropriate for the intended audience
2. Concepts and examples are valid
3. Approach (mixed descriptive and guidance for active use) is appropriate for concept acquisition
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
1. For each point, the length of discussion is appropriate the learner to grasp the key concept.
2. Learning goals are clearly stated
3. Provides examples crafted for the learner to use directly themselves
4. Grounding the theoretical concepts in "hands on" practice promotes conceptual understanding
5. Supports multiple potential uses (individual and group; self-paced and course activity)
Concerns:
For the first time user of SVN using Windows platform, more support is needed for the installation.
Examples may not exactly match specific working environment of learner, so some basic understanding is required
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
1. The web site is easy to navigate and the contents of a specific topic can easily be found.
2. The responsive web pages also give good user viewing on mobile devices.
3. Provides a clear, step-by-step path
4. Site has clear and consistent layout
5. Navigation is straightforward and permits both direct and sequential access
6. Hosting site is reliable
Creative Commons:
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