Microsoft Visual Studio and Subversion

AnkhSVN

Using AnkhSVN, developers don't need to leave their IDE to perform common Subversion-related tasks like viewing the status of source code, updating a Subversion working copy, committing changes, and browsing repositories. AnkhSVN even allows developers to plug in their favorite diff tool.

Key Features of AnkhSVN

• Optimized workflow: Perform common Subversion commands from within Visual Studio.
• Pluggable diff/merge: Use the built-in diff tools or configure AnkhSVN to use your own.
• Working Copy Explorer: Use the same interface as the Visual Studio Solution Explorer.
• Repository Explorer: Easily browse your Subversion repository using the same commands as in the Visual Studio Solution Explorer.

Microsoft and CollabNet support AnkhSVN

AnkhSVN currently provides a basic integration between Subversion and Visual Studio. Customers have asked Microsoft and CollabNet to work with the community on new features and continuity. The two companies are now partnering with the AnkhSVN community to accelerate development.

A roadmap was developed and CollabNet now contributes code, hosts the project, and has helped the development team to double in size. Microsoft provides technical services to the development team, marketing support, and organizes roadmap sessions with major customers. Expect AnkhSVN 2.0 before the summer of 2008.

Ohloh metrics on AnkhSVN

On the Roadmap

AnkhSVN 2.0 will include these key new features:

• Merge Support, including the new merge tracking functionality in Subversion 1.5.
• Properties Support: view, edit and remove properties.
• Improved log support with toolwindows and listviews.
• UI and usability improvements.
• Closer integration with Visual Studio, ensuring scalability for large projects.
• Visual Studio 2008 support.

View the roadmap for more information and more planned features.

Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 delivers on the Microsoft vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications with the highest quality and rich user experiences.

Visual Studio 2008 provides advanced development tools, debugging features, database functionality, and innovative features for quickly creating tomorrow's cutting-edge applications across a variety of platforms.