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diff --git a/doc/workflow/migrating_from_svn.md b/doc/workflow/migrating_from_svn.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..485db4834e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/workflow/migrating_from_svn.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Migrating from SVN to GitLab + +SVN stands for Subversion and is a version control system (VCS). +Git is a distributed version control system. + +There are some major differences between the two, for more information consult your favorite search engine. + +Git has tools for migrating SVN repositories to git, namely `git svn`. You can read more about this at +[git documentation pages](http://git-scm.com/book/en/Git-and-Other-Systems-Git-and-Subversion). + +Apart from the [official git documentation](http://git-scm.com/book/en/Git-and-Other-Systems-Migrating-to-Git) there is also +user created step by step guide for migrating from SVN to GitLab. + +[Benjamin New](https://github.com/leftclickben) wrote [a guide that shows how to do a migration](https://gist.github.com/leftclickben/322b7a3042cbe97ed2af). Mirrors can be found [here](https://gitlab.com/snippets/2168) and [here](https://gist.github.com/maxlazio/f1b593b0d00aa966e9ca). + +## Contribute to this guide +We welcome all contributions that would expand this guide with instructions on how to migrate from SVN and other version control systems. |