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Anyone contemplating contributing to the Genoviz code base should read this on-line text on Subversion before getting started: Version Control with Subversion.
Note that for many years, Genoviz used CVS for version control. We migrated from CVS to subversion in 2008.
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- IGB is a mature software application with thousands of users and hundreds of features. New developers experience a steep learning curve as they master the code base. Developers new to molecular biology, genomics, or next-generation sequencing often have an even steeper learning curve as they get familiar with IGB basic functionality. If you are new to the IGB and Genoviz code base, you will need freedom to experiment and make mistakes without annoying other developers or disrupting the release cycle. Creating a branch gives you a risk-free workspace where you can work, experiment, and back out of changes as needed. However, this doesn't mean you'll be developing in isolation - you can always merge in changes from the trunk. Before you get started, read this: Chapter 4: Branching and Merging in Version Control with Subversion.
- * IGB is a graphical user interface and therefore requires extensive manual testing every time a change is made either to the user interface or the underlying code base. Before merging a branch back into the trunk, you must demonstrate that the new feature is well-tested and bug-free. The Loraine group at UNC Charlotte has a testing team that can help you, but please be aware that resources are limited. If your new feature requires extensive testing and is not already covered in one of the group's funded grants, you will need to contribute to the testing effort. Contact Ann Loraine for more details.
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