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development:recommended_tools [2015/12/11 20:11] – demiankatzdevelopment:recommended_tools [2016/01/07 17:30] – demiankatz
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 It is strongly recommended that you use some sort of version control software to keep track of revisions while programming. This provides a valuable safety net for reverting bad changes, remembering why particular adjustments were made, etc. In the case of [[development:recommended_tools:git|Git]], the tool used by VuFind, it also offers powerful collaboration and sharing capabilities. Whether you plan to work locally or share with the local community, [[development:recommended_tools:git|Git]] is a tool worth learning more about, as is the [[http://github.com|GitHub]] platform, which enhances Git's native sharing capabilities with web-based collaboration tools. It is strongly recommended that you use some sort of version control software to keep track of revisions while programming. This provides a valuable safety net for reverting bad changes, remembering why particular adjustments were made, etc. In the case of [[development:recommended_tools:git|Git]], the tool used by VuFind, it also offers powerful collaboration and sharing capabilities. Whether you plan to work locally or share with the local community, [[development:recommended_tools:git|Git]] is a tool worth learning more about, as is the [[http://github.com|GitHub]] platform, which enhances Git's native sharing capabilities with web-based collaboration tools.
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 +===== Dependency Management =====
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 +VuFind loads its external dependencies using [[development:recommended_tools:composer|Composer]]. An understanding of Composer is important when running VuFind from a source checkout or when adding new third-party libraries.
  
 ===== Meeting Project Standards ===== ===== Meeting Project Standards =====
development/recommended_tools.txt · Last modified: 2023/10/20 12:02 by demiankatz