Week 9

The end of the journey

Well we have reached the end of our journey. We have taken a look at many of the aspects of both Git and the mechanisms by which it can be used. As the workflow of actually using Git is so open, you will have to decide for yourself how you want to collaborate with others. Do not worry if you do not get it right first time. Try a test repository and make up scenarios, just like we have in the book, to test your workflows.

Using a version control system is not an exact science and should never be something that people dislike so much that they resent using it. A good implementation of a version control system invents minimal work for the users, whilst giving themall the benefits we have desribed throughout. Remember if your users dislike the system, the chances are they will not use it properly and sometimes will try at every stage to avoid it. Help them to understand why you are using a version control system and get them onside early. You will find the procedure will be much less painless.

Before we sign off for good, let us take one more trip back to the trenches to see how things panned out.
In the trenches...
"Well I have to say guys there were points during this project that I didn't think we'd ever complete it" said Markus with a grin on his face. The rest of the team all smiled, including Klaus.

"It wasn't the easiest thing we've ever done," started John, "but it sure has helped us out in so many ways." Markus grinned, "Well ya big bunch of gits, hows about we head off early today and take a trip to the pub. First round is on me."

The room roared with shouts and cheers as they began to file out of the room, gather their things and head towards the Dog and Duck.

* * *

The team had been in the pub for well over two hours and several of Tamagoyaki Inc's were beginning to feel the effects of the consumption of alcohol. Martha and John had broken away from the rest of the pack and were sat on a table on their own. It hadn't been intentional, but their conversation hadn't seemed to fit with the rest of the team.

"Thanks for all the help John," started Martha, "You've been really good to me."

"Hey! I'm just glad you're on my team." he replied. "We certainly couldn't have done it without you."

At that point the effects of the alchopop were too much for Martha. Her cheeks began to flush a bright shade of red, and in a totally out of character manouver she leant across the table and kissed John.

The rest of the team caught a glimpse of the events taking place in the isolated environment and cheered loudly.

"Geee, it's about time," jeered Klaus.

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