I like to use $Id $ for this kind of information. Gary
> -----Original Message----- > From: Luc Maisonobe [mailto:luc.maison...@free.fr] > Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:12 AM > To: Commons Developers List > Subject: Re: [ALL] Use of SVN variable $Date$ - do we need it? > > sebb a écrit : > > The SVN variable $Date shows the date of last update. Unfortunately > > this is expressed in local time, which makes comparing tags with > > source archives a bit tedious. > > > > Do we really need this variable? > > I think it is important for users who find some source code to know how > old it is. > > > > > I would have thought that $Revision was enough to identify the file. > > If you do have access to the subversion server, yes. But most people > will download our source code or find them bundled in their favorite > application or operating system distribution without ever looking at the > subversion server. > > > > > Similarly, $HeadURL may vary: http[s]://svn[.eu].apache.org/ > > > > I don't think it adds much value. > > I agree. > > Luc > > > > > Thoughts? > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org > > For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org
