Converting to git-svn: A Collection of Links

While it's a long read, I think An introduction to git-svn for Subversion/SVK users and deserters is the best place to start. As an SVK user, it helped smooth the transition from my SVK-based commits to Subversion into my newfound git-svn-based Subversion workflow.

GitTips is an über-useful collection of tips. About git. Imagine that. Some of my favorites include "how to use git branches with git svn", and "how to fix the most recent commit".

Toolman Tim's Setting up a new remote git repository article gets you going fast. It has a couple of "for the impatient" sections: enough to get the gist, enough to remind you what the command is called. And brief enough to keep my attention.

Jim Lindley has a well-commented and fairly solid git-svn workflow. It's not what ended up working for me, but it helped me get there.

For me, Ben Lynn's Git Magic sealed the deal. It showed me how git accomplishes everything I love from SVK, everything SVN does well, and a whole lot more awesome. Be sure to check out chapter four, Branch Wizardry.

Jaisen Mathai covers getting your git environment set up for on OS X. Basically you can copy and paste every code block on the page into your terminal. Except the first step. You really don't want the MacPorts git install. Use this one instead.

While you're downloading things, be sure to get GitNub and Gitx. They're both cool, but I haven't used them long enough to form a solid preference.