How to use version control in WeWeb projects?

Getting started with version control on WeWeb

Step 1: Create a new project

Before you can start using version control, you first need to create a new project on WeWeb. To do this, head over to the WeWeb dashboard and click on the "New Project" button. Input your project's name and any other required details and click "Create".

Step 2: Setting up Git

The first tool you'll need to get started with version control in WeWeb projects is Git. WeWeb comes with built-in Git integration, making it easy for developers to keep track of their project's versions. You can set up Git by going to your project's settings (the gear icon on the left sidebar in the WeWeb interface) and looking for the "Git" section. Here, you can enter your Git repository URL and access token, then click "Save" to link your WeWeb project to your Git repository.

Step 3: Installing WeWeb CLI

Version control on WeWeb is best facilitated through the command-line interface (CLI). You can install the WeWeb CLI tool by navigating to your computer's terminal and entering the following command: npm install -g weweb-cli. This will install the CLI tool globally in your system.

Step 4: Downloading project files

To start tracking the changes in your WeWeb project, you will need to download your project's files onto your local machine. You can do this by opening your terminal, navigating to the directory where you want your project files to be located, and executing the weweb download command followed by your project's ID.

Step 5: Making changes to your project

Make changes to your project as needed. This could involve editing some files, adding new ones, deleting redundant ones, or even restructuring your entire project.

Step 6: Stage and commit changes

Once you've made your changes, go back to your terminal and navigate to your project directory. Then, using git commands, stage your changes by typing git add -A and commit them with git commit -m "your commit message". Remember, your commit message should be a concise, clear explanation of what changes were made.

Step 7: Push changes to the Git repository

The final step in making your changes official is to push them to your Git repository. You can do this with the command git push origin master.

Step 8: Updating your project on WeWeb

After initiating a git push from your local environment, go back to WeWeb and click on the "Update from Git" button in your project settings. This will pull all the changes from your Git repository and apply them to your WeWeb project.

Now your WeWeb project is all set with version control. By following these steps, you can ensure that your data is well protected and your development process is smooth and efficient.