@node Working with source code
@chapter Working with source code
-New contributors should only read @ref{Using lily-git}. Please
-ignore the rest of this chapter.
+@warning{New contributors should read @ref{Quick start}, and in
+particular @ref{Using lily-git}, instead of this chapter.}
-Advanced contributors will find the rest of this material quite
-useful, particularly if they are working on major new features.
+Advanced contributors will find this material quite useful,
+particularly if they are working on major new features.
@menu
-* Using lily-git::
* Starting with Git::
* Basic Git procedures::
* Advanced Git procedures::
@end menu
-@node Using lily-git
-@section Using lily-git
-
-@subsubheading Install and Configuration
-
-@enumerate
-@item
-If you haven't already, download and install Git.
-
-@itemize
-
-@item
-Lilybuntu users: git has already been installed for you.
-
-@item Windows users: download the @code{.exe} file labeled
-@qq{Full installer for official Git} from:
-
-@example
-@uref{http://code.google.com/p/msysgit/downloads/list}
-@end example
-
-@item Other operating systems: either install @command{git} with
-your package manager, or download it from the @qq{Binaries}
-section of:
-
-@example
-@uref{http://git-scm.com/download}
-@end example
-
-@end itemize
-
-
-@item
-Download the lily-git script from:
-
-@c don't change the cgit link below to gitweb; gitweb uses
-@c long filenames like "scripts_auxiliar_lily-git.tcl"
-
-@example
-@uref{http://git.sv.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/scripts/auxiliar/lily-git.tcl}
-@end example
-
-@item
-To run the program from the command line, navigate to the
-directory containing @file{lily@/-git@/.tcl} and enter:
-
-@example
-wish lily-git.tcl
-@end example
-
-@end enumerate
-
-
-@subsubheading 1. Get source / Update source
-
-When you click the @qq{Get source} button, @command{lily-git} will
-create a directory called @file{lilypond@/-git/} within your home
-directory, and will download the source code into that
-directory (around 55Mb). When the process is finished, the
-@qq{Command output} window will display @qq{Done}, and the button
-label will change to say @qq{Update source}.
-
-Navigate to the @file{lilypond@/-git/} directory to view the source
-files. You should now be able to modify the source files using
-your normal text editor.
-
-@quotation
-Advanced note: The @qq{Get source} button does not fetch the
-entire history of the git repository, so utilities like
-@command{gitk} will only be able to display the most recent
-additions. As you continue to work with @command{lily-git}, the
-@qq{Update source} button will take any new additions and add it
-to whatever is currently in your repository's history.
-@end quotation
-
-
-@subsubheading 2a. New local commit
-
-A single commit typically represents one logical set of related
-changes (such as a bug-fix), and may incorporate changes to
-multiple files at the same time.
-
-When you're finished making the changes for your first commit,
-click the @qq{New local commit} button. This will open the
-@qq{Git Commit Message} window. The message header is required,
-and the message body is optional. See @ref{Commits and patches}
-for more information regarding commits and commit messages.
-
-After entering a commit message, click @qq{OK} to finalize the
-commit.
-
-
-@subsubheading 2b. Amend previous commit
-
-You can go back and make changes to the most recent commit with
-the @qq{Amend previous commit} button. This is useful if a
-mistake is found after you have clicked the @qq{New local commit}
-button.
-
-To amend the most recent commit, re-edit the source files as
-needed and then click the @qq{Amend previous commit} button. The
-earlier version of the commit is not saved, but is replaced by the
-new one.
-
-Note that this does not update the patch @strong{files}; if you
-have a patch file from an earlier version of the commit, you will
-need to make another patch set when using this feature. The old
-patch file will not be saved, but will be replaced by the new one
-after you click on @qq{Make patch set}.
-
-
-@subsubheading 3. Make patch set
-
-Before making a patch set from any commits, you should click the
-@qq{Update source} button to make sure the commits are based on
-the most recent remote snapshot.
-
-When you click the @qq{Make patch set} button, @command{lily-git}
-will produce patch files for any new commits, saving them to the
-current directory. The command output will display the name of
-the new patch files near the end of the output:
-
-@example
-0001-CG-add-lily-git-instructions.patch
-Done.
-@end example
-
-Send patch files to your mentor if you have one. Otherwise, write
-an email (must be less than 64 KB) to
-@email{lilypond-devel@@gnu.org} briefly explaining your work, with
-the patch files attached. Translators should send patches to
-@email{translations@@lilynet.net}.
-
-
-@subsubheading The @qq{Abort changes -- Reset to origin} button
-
-@warning{Only use this if your local commit history gets
-hopelessly confused!}
-
-The button labeled @qq{Abort changes -- Reset to origin} will copy
-all changed files to a subdirectory of @file{lilypond@/-git/} named
-@file{aborted@/_edits/}, and will reset the repository to the
-current state of the remote repository (at @code{git.sv.gnu.org}).
-
-
@node Starting with Git
@section Starting with Git
-
Using the Git program directly (as opposed to using the
-@command{lily-git} GUI) allows you to have much greater control
+@command{lily-git.tcl} GUI) allows you to have much greater control
over the contributing process. You should consider using Git if
you want to work on complex projects, or if you want to work on
multiple projects concurrently.
Once Git is installed, you'll need to create a new directory where
your initial repository will be stored (the example below uses
-@file{~/lilypond@/-git/}, where @code{~} represents your home
+@file{~/lilypond-git/}, where @code{~} represents your home
directory). Run @command{git@tie{}init} from within the new
directory to initialize an empty repository:
@subsubheading Technical details
-This creates (within the @file{~/lilypond@/-git/} directory) a
+This creates (within the @file{~/lilypond-git/} directory) a
subdirectory called @file{.git/}, which Git uses to keep track of
changes to the repository, among other things. Normally you don't
need to access it, but it's good to know it's there.
@warning{Throughout the rest of this manual, all command-line
input should be entered from the top directory of the Git
-repository being discussed (eg. @file{~/lilypond@/-git/}). This is
-referred to as a @emph{top source directory}.}
+repository being discussed (eg. @file{~/lilypond-git/}). This is
+referred to as the @emph{top source directory}.}
Before downloading a copy of the main LilyPond repository, you
should configure some basic settings with the
Using the @command{git@tie{}config} command @emph{without} the
@command{--global} option configures repository-specific settings,
-which are stored in the file @file{.git/@/config}. This file is
+which are stored in the file @file{.git/config}. This file is
created when a repository is initialized (using
@command{git@tie{}init}), and by default contains these lines:
@end example
By now the source files should be accessible---you should be able
-to edit any files in the @file{lilypond@/-git/} directory using a
+to edit any files in the @file{lilypond-git/} directory using a
text editor of your choice. But don't start just yet! Before
editing any source files, learn how to keep your changes organized
and prevent problems later---read @ref{Basic Git procedures}.
@subsubheading Technical Details
The @command{git@tie{}remote@tie{}add} command should add some
-lines to your local repository's @file{.git/@/config} file:
+lines to your local repository's @file{.git/config} file:
@example
[remote "origin"]
The @command{git@tie{}config} command mentioned above adds the
line @code{rebase = true} to the master branch in your local
-repository's @file{.git/@/config} file:
+repository's @file{.git/config} file:
@example
[branch "master"]
@subsubheading Initial setup
-This requires the use of an external package, git-cl, and an email
-account on Google.
+@enumerate
+
+@item
+You must have a gmail account.
-@command{git-cl} is installed by:
+@item
+Install @command{git-cl} by entering:
@example
git clone git://neugierig.org/git-cl.git
@end example
-Then, add the @file{git-cl} directory to your PATH, or create a
-symbolic link to the @command{git-cl} and @command{upload.py} in
-one of your PATH directories (like @file{usr/bin}). Then
-configure the program by running:
+@item
+Add the @file{git-cl/} directory to your PATH, or create a
+symbolic link to the @command{git-cl} and @command{upload.py}
+scripts in one of your PATH directories (such as
+@file{$HOME/bin}).
+
+
+@item
+Move into the top source directory and then configure
+@command{git cl}. If you do not understand any question, just
+answer with a newline (CR).
@example
+cd $HOME/lilypond-git/
git cl config
@end example
-@noindent
-in the LilyPond git directory and answering the questions that
-are asked. If you do not understand the question answer with just
-a newline (CR).
+The @qq{CC list} question should be answered with:
+
+@example
+lilypond-devel@@gnu.org
+@end example
+
+@end enumerate
@subsubheading Uploading patch set
+@warning{Unless you are familiar with branches, only work on one
+set of changes at once.}
+
There are two methods, depending on your git setup.
@itemize
@item
-@strong{Separate branch}:
+@strong{Master branch}: (easy option, and used in @command{lily-git.tcl})
+
+If you added your patch to @code{master}, then:
+
+@example
+git pull -r
+git cl upload origin/master
+@end example
+
+If you have git push ability, make sure that you @emph{remove}
+your patch (with @command{git rebase} or @command{git reset})
+before pushing other stuff.
+
+@item
+@strong{Separate branch}: (complicated option)
Ensure your changes are committed in a separate branch, which
should differ from the reference branch to be used by just the
@noindent
can be used.
-@item
-@strong{Master branch}:
-
-If you added your patch to @code{master}, then make sure that you
-are up-to-date (by running @code{git pull -r}), and then run:
-
-@example
-git cl upload origin/master
-@end example
-
-If you have git push ability, make sure that you @emph{remove}
-your patch (with @command{git rebase} or @command{git reset})
-before pushing other stuff.
-
@end itemize
After prompting for your Google email address and password, the
-patch set will be posted to Rietveld.
+patch set will be posted to Rietveld, and you will be given a URL
+for your patch.
@subsubheading Announcing your patch set
-You should then announce the patch by sending an email to
-@code{lilypond-devel}, with a subject line starting with PATCH:,
-asking for comments on the patch. Alternately, you may Publish +
-Mail a (bogus) comment, in order to send an email to
-lilypond-devel.
+You should then announce the patch by logging into the code review
+issue webpage and using @qq{Publish + Mail Comments} to add a
+(mostly bogus) comment to your issue. The text of your comment
+will be sent to our developer mailing list.
@subsubheading Revisions
@end example
When prompted for a location to save the key, press <ENTER> to
-accept the default location (@file{~/.ssh/@/id_dsa}).
+accept the default location (@file{~/.ssh/id_dsa}).
Next you are asked to enter an optional passphrase. On most
systems, if you use a passphrase, you will likely be prompted for
@end example
After setting up your passphrase, your private key is saved as
-@file{~/.ssh/@/id_dsa} and your public key is saved as
-@file{~/.ssh/@/id_dsa@/.pub}.
+@file{~/.ssh/id_dsa} and your public key is saved as
+@file{~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub}.
@item
Register your public SSH @q{dsa} key with Savannah. From the
@qq{My Account Configuration} page, click on @qq{Edit SSH Keys},
-then paste the contents of your @file{~/.ssh/@/id_dsa@/.pub} file into
+then paste the contents of your @file{~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub} file into
one of the @qq{Authorized keys} text fields, and click
@qq{Update}.
@end example
The list of known hosts is stored in the file
-@file{~/.ssh/@/known@/_hosts}.
+@file{~/.ssh/known_hosts}.
At this point, you are prompted for your passphrase if you have
one, then Git will attempt a pull.
@item
The @command{git@tie{}config} commands above should modify your
-local repository's @file{.git/@/config} file. These lines:
+local repository's @file{.git/config} file. These lines:
@example
[remote "origin"]
@item
Similarly, the
@command{git@tie{}config@tie{}push.default@tie{}matching} command
-should add these lines to @file{.git/@/config}:
+should add these lines to @file{.git/config}:
@example
[push]
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