Bill (比尔) - Latest Comments in Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Bill — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:39:22 -0000

@Nick Carter - I too have my doubts about the automatic updater but from what I have read it works well. I'd have to fully understand how it works and what file permissions are required before I turn it on.

I haven't used to markdown plugin before, but it looks like something worth trying. Thanks for the heads up.

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Nick Carter — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:10:21 -0000

@Bill - The WordPress Upgrader does sound pretty attractive - much like the existing plugin upgrader. I doubt I'll ever turn on automatic upgrades, but it's an excellent addition!

I noticed the markdown plugin was listed as a file to be deleted with each upgrade, I hope it gets replaced with the new one and not simply deleted, as I've started using it recently!

Thanks for pointing this out!

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Bill — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:10 -0000

@Ryan - Thanks for dropping by. If I remember correctly, the automatic upgrade process for plugins requires you to have FTP access to your server. Whilst I could install it, it isn't something I really want to do.

Before starting to manage your blog using subversion, I definitely recomend looking at the automatic upgrade of the core code that will be available in 2.7. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to continue using subversion or go with the new updater. I'll be sure to post again when I reach a decision.

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Ryan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:24:10 -0000

Bill, cool stuff. Will definitely start upgrading WP versions using SVN - have used it a few times for development reasons, and so this should be pretty simple to get into the habit of.

Though, I don't know if upgrading plugins this way makes much sense when you can upgrade them automatically (and quickly) via WordPress' backend.

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Nick Carter — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:38:52 -0000

I've taken to updating my theme via subversion but haven't, as yet, started grabbing the app itself that way. Dunno why. May do so soon!

Thanks for a nice little read!

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

盛荣祖 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:08:53 -0000

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Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Bill — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:08:23 -0000

@John - Unless I'm missing a trick, subversion would attempt to merge the updated quicktags.js with your modified copy. Without trying it I wouldn't want to speculate as to the results.

There are a couple of plugins that allow you to add quicktags to the editor and I'm assuming that these would do so without modifying the quicktags.js file directly.

These pages should give more information:
<ul>
<li>AddQuicktag Plugin</li>
<li>Lorelle on Customizing Your WordPress Quicktag Buttons</li>
<li>WP-AddQuicktag</li>
</ul>

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

John — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:54:21 -0000

Thanks for the reply! I have only recently started using my DH shell account, not because I don't know how (I was raised on DOS and batch files, so unix isn't too mystifying), but because I never had much reason to. This could give me one more reason.

I'm no programmer, so I don't do any extensive changes to the WP core code or anything ridiculous like that. I just like to use my custom version of the javascript quicktags file (I don't use rich text formatting), and it's annoying that it's always being overwritten when I upgrade...

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

Bill — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:15:39 -0000

@John - Subversion is very standard - when you get that new MacBook it will come with Subversion already installed. The question for you though is whether your hosting provider supports Subversion.

I've had a quick look at DreamHost (http://www.dreamhost.com/hosting-features.html) and it appears they provide full access to Subversion. They also allow you to host unlimited subversion repositories.

As for the second question, the answer is yes and no. If you have modified the Wordpress code then the update process is always going to be more involved. However, I have found that it is generally possible to do all my Wordpress customisation by creating plugins and/or theme modifications. If I use subversion to manage these modifications I can then use the method above to update them just like any other Wordpress.org hosted plugin.

If you are going down this route then you probably want to read up a bit more about subversion and the way it works. I suggest the very good Subversion Book.

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

John — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:52:55 -0000

Oops... "doesn&#39t sound much more difficult."

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

John — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:51:52 -0000

Cool stuff!

I use DreamHost, and upgrade all my WordPress installs through their custom control panel&#39s "one-click update" feature. This does sound much more difficult, though.

Two questions, though:

How standard is Subversion, or how difficult to install? Can subversion get around issues of direct code mods/hacks being overwritten?

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

John — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:52:55 -0000

Oops... "doesn't sound much more difficult."

Re: Simplify WordPress Updates with Subversion

John — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:51:52 -0000

Cool stuff!

I use DreamHost, and upgrade all my WordPress installs through their custom control panel's "one-click update" feature. This does sound much more difficult, though.

Two questions, though:

How standard is Subversion, or how difficult to install? Can subversion get around issues of direct code mods/hacks being overwritten?