Re: Branch mess, and starting a project with import

[Peter S. May]

Jim.Hyslop wrote:

> > Indeed, the CVS Book 3rd edition ( 
> > http://cvsbook.red-bean.com/ ) around 
> > page 31 outlines cvs import as the way to start a new module in the 
> > repository.
>
> Well, that is _one_ way to do it, but I really think it's a mis-use of the
> import command. You still have to create the entry in CVSROOT/modules (a
> very important step for a repository of any significant size).
>
> Haven't you ever wondered why you are *required* to provide a branch tag
> that will never be used?

There's nothing really to wonder about... CVS has all kinds of 
mechanisms that were originally designed for some other purpose than 
what they are normally used for now.

I think any mess produced by a *single* extra tag is negligible, and, of 
course, cvs import being the method suggested by both the CVS book and, 
in the case that it's an existing project rather than a new one, the 
Cederqvist as well, it's probably safe to use.  It really just depends 
on whether it's a brand new project or one that already has files and 
structure.

And, of course, it's a matter of taste from there.  :-)

-- PSM