README-topic
author Boris Feld <boris.feld@octobus.net>
Fri, 26 May 2017 13:18:26 +0200
changeset 2488 1bdbe8f55339
parent 2099 47017b3086d4
permissions -rw-r--r--
refactor: extract obs fate algorithm from _getobsoletereason Refactor _getobsoletereason to extract the obs fate computation into a separate function, it will be used later and put it in obshistory as it will be needed in other files. Rename _getobsoletereason to _getobsoletefateandsuccessors.

Topic Extension
================

This packages also provides the ``topic`` experiment in an independent
extension. It implements a new experimental concept to provide lightweight
feature branches for the mutable parts of the history. The experiments is still
at an early stage and have significant usability and performance issues when
enabled.

How to Install
==============

The ``topic`` extension is included into the ``evolve` package, so the same instruction apply.

Using Pip
---------

You can install the latest version using pip::

    $ pip install --user hg-evolve

Then just enable it in you hgrc::

    $ hg config --edit # adds the two line below:
    [extensions]
    topic =

From Source
-----------

To install a local version from source::

    $ hg clone https://www.mercurial-scm.org/repo/evolve/
    $ cd evolve
    $ make install-home

Enable
------

The topic extensions is included in the evolve package. See the install instruction for evolve.

Then enable it in you configuration::

    $ hg config --edit # adds the two line below:
    [extensions]
    topic =

Documentation
-------------

* See 'hg help -e topic' for a generic help.
* See 'hg help topics' and 'hg help stack' for help on specific commands.
* See the 'tests/test-topic-tutorial.t' file for a quick tutorial.