Why Use Version Control
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=== Background === | === Background === | ||
| − | * Good (short) introductory article on what version control is and why you need it: http://ericsink.com/vcbe/html/intro. | + | * Good (short) introductory article on what version control is and why you need it: http://ericsink.com/vcbe/html/intro.html |
* This article http://betterexplained.com/articles/a-visual-guide-to-version-control/ goes into more depth about "why" version control, as well as going through some "how" | * This article http://betterexplained.com/articles/a-visual-guide-to-version-control/ goes into more depth about "why" version control, as well as going through some "how" | ||
| − | I've written this learning activity because understanding the *concepts* behind version control -- and understanding the reasons why you would want to use it -- can be useful even if a student never goes beyond the web interface of Github. | + | I've written this learning activity because understanding the *concepts* behind version control -- and understanding the reasons why you would want to use it -- can be useful even if a student never goes beyond the web interface of Github. |
=== Directions === | === Directions === | ||
Latest revision as of 20:05, 10 January 2019
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Why Use Version Control |
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| Overview |
This is a hands-on game that demonstrates the value of version control |
| Prerequisites |
None - this should be a good introduction to the topic before any technical work |
| Learning Objectives |
After successfully completing this activity, the learner should be able to:
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| Process Skills Practiced |
Background
- Good (short) introductory article on what version control is and why you need it: http://ericsink.com/vcbe/html/intro.html
- This article http://betterexplained.com/articles/a-visual-guide-to-version-control/ goes into more depth about "why" version control, as well as going through some "how"
I've written this learning activity because understanding the *concepts* behind version control -- and understanding the reasons why you would want to use it -- can be useful even if a student never goes beyond the web interface of Github.
Directions
What should the student do?
Deliverables:
What will the student hand in?
Notes for Instructors
Assessment
- How will the activity be graded?
- How will learning will be measured?
- Include sample assessment questions/rubrics.
| Criteria | Level 1 (fail) | Level 2 (pass) | Level 3 (good) | Level 4 (exceptional) |
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| Why the project is open source |
Comments
- What should the instructor know before using this activity?
- What are some likely difficulties that an instructor may encounter using this activity?
Suggestions for Open Source Community:
Suggestions for an open source community member who is working in conjunction with the instructor.
Additional Information
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| Author(s) |
Gina Likins |
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| License |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License
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