Version control with MCUxpresso

[tomchr]

Hello,

I hear version control is a good thing... I would like to use some kind of version control, such as subversion, with MCUxpresso. It seems like this used to be possible. I tried following this: https://community.nxp.com/t5/LPCXpresso-IDE-FAQs/Using-Version-Control-within-the-IDE/m-p/474393#Sub... but it is unfortunately outdated.

Would any of you happen to know how to get version control running on MCUxpresso on Mac?

I'm not emotionally tied to subversion, but I would like to automate version control rather than relying on manually updating the file name. I prefer to use a system that runs locally rather than relying on some cloud storage.

Thanks,

Tom

[ErichStyger · Accepted solution]

Hi @tomchr ,

Yes, a VCS (Version Control System) is a very, very good thing, indeed!

But I recommend do not spend time on the (imho) outdated subversion unless you have legacy projects/products using it. Instead use 'git' (https://git-scm.com/ ).

I wrote a an article about how to use it in MCUXpresso (https://mcuoneclipse.com/2018/09/30/tutorial-git-with-eclipse/ ) but you find plenty of other only articles. You might have a read as well at https://mcuoneclipse.com/2020/10/04/import-projects-from-git-into-eclipse/ .

If you are new at VCS, I recommend to take the time to learn it, especially reading the pages on https://git-scm.com/ (which are mostly using the command line/bash which is a great thing too). I highly recommend getting familiar with the basics and install beside Eclipse another client (e.g. SourceTree, there are many). With this you can really enjoy git in an IDE like Eclipse.

I hope this helps,

Erich

[tomchr]

Fantastic. Thank you! I'll give git a whirl.

I value your website too, by the way. Thanks for maintaining that. I've referred to it quite a few times getting started with the LPCxxx micro controllers.

Tom