[Koha] Customizing code obtained via git

[Tom Hanstra]

I need to explain a bit more what I'm currently trying to understand...

I can use what I've learned to compile and install the software that I 
pull down using git when I first pull it down.

Then, what I do is make changes which localize the software (template 
changes, etc.).

Now, if/when a patch comes along that I would like to make and I pull 
down that patch/change, what I'm not clear on is how best to move that 
change along to my installed version.  If I fully install again, it 
seems that I could run the risk of overwriting something that I've 
localized.  But I don't know of other ways in which to get the change 
into place.

So, I'm interested in understanding how others handle this.  How does a 
single patch best get moved into place for testing without mucking up 
the localizations which have been made?

Thanks,
Tom

On 03/05/2012 06:14 PM, Tom Hanstra wrote:
> Is there documentation somewhere which provides some guidance on how to
> properly set up a clone obtained via git?  I'm still learning how git
> works so I need some pretty basic guidance on incorporating it into my
> environment.
>
> The primary questions I have are how to get the cloned version to find
> what it needs in a non-standard environment.  For instance, I installed
> my own version of perl because the OS version was too old.  How do I get
> the clone to use that?
>
> I have learned how to set things up using the packaged versions, but
> would like to explore my options for setting up a clone instead.  But
> the documentation I've seen on the Koha Wiki assumes a level of git that
> I have not yet achieved and/or assumes a very standard environment (as
> far as I can tell).  So pointers on how to take the next step beyond
> that would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>

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