In practical, hands-on guide, you will learn how to use Subversion and how to effectively merge a version control system within your development process. As a seasoned Subversion user, William Nagel draws on lessons learned through trial and error, providing useful tips to accomplish the tasks that arise in software development everyday. Using example scripts and configurations, he also includes development approaches that you can customize to fit your own environment. Inside, you'll find Guide to installing Subversion on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS XA guide tutorial Subversion, from creating your first repository to basic branching and merging. A guide to repository administration and organization, including repository security and migration from version control system. Looking in depth at automation in Subversion, including using hook scripts, metadata, and the Subversion API, plus example scripts. Details of many Subversion features advanced, such as Apache-integrated WebDAV server and database file storage system. Whether you are an administrator, project manager, or software developer, Subversion Version Control will show you how to realize the full potential of Subversion.