Benefits of GitHub?
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Benefits of GitHub?
I realise the question might not hold some sense from a layman like me but what GitHub would benefit ReactOS in general, apart from Git being used widely by programmers and developers alike?
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Re: Benefits of GitHub?
I don't normally post in the forums, but I will make an exception this time:
- Public exposure: github is widely known and makes it easy for existing git users to contribute.
- Local git history: everyone gets an entire copy of all the history, meaning browsing the logs, creating branches, etc. are all local operations that perform much faster and smoother.
- Better contribution workflow: external contributors that aren't in the trusted commiters group are able to submit pullrequests instead of patches, which makes the task of writing AND merging those changes better for everyone.
- Most of the team wanted to switch away from svn: meaning on average, we are all happier and with renewed excitement for the project.
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
I for one could never navigate that JIRA thing for the life of me, GitHub's UI is really simple and coherent, so that's one thing I'm particularly happy about.
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
Then I'm sad to inform you, that we only use github for pull requests, not for submitting bug reports. That still goes through JIRA. ;P
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Re: Benefits of GitHub?
I have some criticisms such as the allegedly bizarre beliefs and behaviors of those who run it. I read an article that alleged anti-white racist practices. Not sure how true that is, or even if that would impact us in the least even if it were true. I am just throwing that out there. I for one am not interested in discussing those political aspects.
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
So far~ it's grind development to a halt. I know, it's new and stuff like that. Just cuz Microsoft uses it, still think that's a lie or not telling the full story about it. Can you really trust them?
I'll play with it more tomorrow.
GIT? Get? Got? Get out of here!
I'll play with it more tomorrow.
GIT? Get? Got? Get out of here!
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
I tried git for Windows. Not even digging into any practical use, just cloned some tiny project. But even typing elementary commands makes spikes in CPU usage. Really? command line utility showing its version should eat up that much CPU? It derives its version from DNA deciphering or what? Literally anything did so. Maybe it's normal for linux, after all - anything there runs CPU hungry, but for me it's meh. So I stopped even thinking about its use. I threw away the idea to use linux itself because of the same reason years ago. It's inefficient AF.
After all why this git thing? What benefits? Just because "everybody does so"?
So you say now any person from outside willing to suggest some "patch", should mess up with these "pull requests"? No Svn anymore?
What the anti-white racist thing? PurpleGirl, maybe you have some links to read about this interesting thing?
After all why this git thing? What benefits? Just because "everybody does so"?
So you say now any person from outside willing to suggest some "patch", should mess up with these "pull requests"? No Svn anymore?
What the anti-white racist thing? PurpleGirl, maybe you have some links to read about this interesting thing?
true, but it's slow as hell.Konata wrote:I for one could never navigate that JIRA thing for the life of me, GitHub's UI is really simple and coherent, so that's one thing I'm particularly happy about.
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Re: Benefits of GitHub?
That says a lot. Thanks for your answer!gigaherz wrote:I don't normally post in the forums, but I will make an exception this time:
- Public exposure: github is widely known and makes it easy for existing git users to contribute.
- Local git history: everyone gets an entire copy of all the history, meaning browsing the logs, creating branches, etc. are all local operations that perform much faster and smoother.
- Better contribution workflow: external contributors that aren't in the trusted commiters group are able to submit pullrequests instead of patches, which makes the task of writing AND merging those changes better for everyone.
- Most of the team wanted to switch away from svn: meaning on average, we are all happier and with renewed excitement for the project.
a.k.a. GeoB99 -- ReactOS Kernel developer -- My Wiki page
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
One major pitfall however: one very-long term core developer seems to leave the project.
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
Eric Kohl? SHIT. I'll be really sad if he leaves...hbelusca wrote:One major pitfall however: one very-long term core developer seems to leave the project.
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Re: Benefits of GitHub?
Kind of OT but please don't tell me it's true...hbelusca wrote:One major pitfall however: one very-long term core developer seems to leave the project.
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Re: Benefits of GitHub?
Hope it's not you.hbelusca wrote:One major pitfall however: one very-long term core developer seems to leave the project.
Re: Benefits of GitHub?
Nah, not me. But we are currently finding a way to improve the workflow for core developers.PurpleGurl wrote:Hope it's not you.hbelusca wrote:One major pitfall however: one very-long term core developer seems to leave the project.
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He'll come back soon.
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Re: Benefits of GitHub?
OT: Since I aroused curiosity, here are some links:
http://www.businessinsider.com/github-t ... ory-2016-2
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/02/0 ... sity-team/
Look at the presentation list. The first and last items come across as offensive to me.
It seems they started out erring in the other direction where the code that was allowed and the atmosphere was allegedly sexist and racist.
https://gizmodo.com/5980842/there-is-bl ... ithub-code
And if you search, you'll find more.
http://www.businessinsider.com/github-t ... ory-2016-2
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/02/0 ... sity-team/
Look at the presentation list. The first and last items come across as offensive to me.
It seems they started out erring in the other direction where the code that was allowed and the atmosphere was allegedly sexist and racist.
https://gizmodo.com/5980842/there-is-bl ... ithub-code
And if you search, you'll find more.
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