Using a separate GIT client with Xcode (or eclipse or anything else)

jackrv · Mar 25, 2012, 09:12 PM

Hello,

I have a quick question for those who use Git repos and use a separate visual Git client such as SourceTree. This question is mainly for Xcode, but it really is just a workflow question, so it can also apply to Ecplise, or any other IDE.

Xcode 4 has Git integration, and Ecplise provides it with a plugin. What would be the best way to set up a project if I would be using a program like SourceTree to manage my copies of the repo? I would be working with both Xcode and Eclipse on different projects.

Thanks

seepel · Mar 26, 2012, 01:04 AM

I haven't worked too much with eclipse, but I can give some info on how I use git with XCode. I generally use the command line to manage my branches (via the wonderful git-flow extension) and then manage my commits/pushes/pulls with XCode. I haven't seen a more beautiful diff since I discovered vimdiff.

MorphingDragon · Mar 26, 2012, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackrv

Hello,

I have a quick question for those who use Git repos and use a separate visual Git client such as SourceTree. This question is mainly for Xcode, but it really is just a workflow question, so it can also apply to Ecplise, or any other IDE.

Xcode 4 has Git integration, and Ecplise provides it with a plugin. What would be the best way to set up a project if I would be using a program like SourceTree to manage my copies of the repo? I would be working with both Xcode and Eclipse on different projects.

Thanks

Eclipse since Indigo has included EGit, and can manage repos locally.

jackrv · Mar 26, 2012, 03:13 PM

Thanks to both of you!

jackrv · Mar 26, 2012, 07:39 PM

Sorry, one more question.

I was looking at the Eclipse integration with Git, and have another workflow question. I am using www.bitbucket.com as my primary repo host. Should I create the project in the standard location (/Users/Documents/Workspace), then add that project to BitBucket, then clone that repo locally and work from that from that point on? I see an option to import from a Git repo, but not to create a project as a Git repo. I guess my question is how to get the project into Git in the first place. I've read how to create a repo and add files from the Git documentation, I'm just trying to figure out how it ties in with Eclipse. (XCode seems a bit easier)

Sorry if my questions seem really basic, I don't have much Version Control experience except for managing a Visual Source Safe system, and that was over 10 years ago.

Thanks!

jackrv · Mar 26, 2012, 08:14 PM

Found the answer. New > Other > Git Repository. Then I can add that repo directly to BitBucket with SourceTree. Much easier than I thought!

Thanks for your help again!

Mar 25, 2012, 09:12 PM	#1
jackrv macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011	Using a separate GIT client with Xcode (or eclipse or anything else) Hello, I have a quick question for those who use Git repos and use a separate visual Git client such as SourceTree. This question is mainly for Xcode, but it really is just a workflow question, so it can also apply to Ecplise, or any other IDE. Xcode 4 has Git integration, and Ecplise provides it with a plugin. What would be the best way to set up a project if I would be using a program like SourceTree to manage my copies of the repo? I would be working with both Xcode and Eclipse on different projects. Thanks __________________ 2010 iMac 27" i5 16Gb - iPhone 3GS - Samsung Galaxy Nexus (don't hate!) Airport Extreme Base Station Airport Express
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Mar 26, 2012, 01:04 AM	#2
seepel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2009	I haven't worked too much with eclipse, but I can give some info on how I use git with XCode. I generally use the command line to manage my branches (via the wonderful git-flow extension) and then manage my commits/pushes/pulls with XCode. I haven't seen a more beautiful diff since I discovered vimdiff. __________________ Free iOS App that turns your music library into an info graphic. Phonographic
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Mar 26, 2012, 03:13 PM	#4
jackrv Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011	Thanks to both of you! __________________ 2010 iMac 27" i5 16Gb - iPhone 3GS - Samsung Galaxy Nexus (don't hate!) Airport Extreme Base Station Airport Express
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Mar 26, 2012, 07:39 PM	#5
jackrv Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011	Sorry, one more question. I was looking at the Eclipse integration with Git, and have another workflow question. I am using www.bitbucket.com as my primary repo host. Should I create the project in the standard location (/Users/Documents/Workspace), then add that project to BitBucket, then clone that repo locally and work from that from that point on? I see an option to import from a Git repo, but not to create a project as a Git repo. I guess my question is how to get the project into Git in the first place. I've read how to create a repo and add files from the Git documentation, I'm just trying to figure out how it ties in with Eclipse. (XCode seems a bit easier) Sorry if my questions seem really basic, I don't have much Version Control experience except for managing a Visual Source Safe system, and that was over 10 years ago. Thanks! __________________ 2010 iMac 27" i5 16Gb - iPhone 3GS - Samsung Galaxy Nexus (don't hate!) Airport Extreme Base Station Airport Express
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Mar 26, 2012, 08:14 PM	#6
jackrv Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011	Found the answer. New > Other > Git Repository. Then I can add that repo directly to BitBucket with SourceTree. Much easier than I thought! Thanks for your help again! __________________ 2010 iMac 27" i5 16Gb - iPhone 3GS - Samsung Galaxy Nexus (don't hate!) Airport Extreme Base Station Airport Express
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