Bit Version Control System

Bit is a simple version control system implemented in C++ as a personal project to understand the principles of version control systems like Git.

Features

• Commit: Create commits with a commit message.
• Staging: Stage changes before committing.
• Checkout: Switch between different commits.
• Branch: Branches will be added later.

Getting Started

To get started with Bit, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/simple40/bit.git
   cd bit
   

2. Build the project

   • Open Visual Studio:

     • Choose "Open a project or solution."
     • Navigate to the Bit project directory and open the solution file (Bit.sln).

   • Configure Build:

     • Select the build configuration (e.g., Debug or Release) from the toolbar.
     • Right-click on the project in the Solution Explorer and select "Properties."
     • Verify and configure project settings if needed.
     • Build the Project:

   • Build the project:

     • by selecting "Build" > "Build Solution" from the menu.
     • Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + B.

   This will compile the source code and generate the bit.exe executable.

   • Verify Build:
     • Open the Developer Command Prompt for Visual Studio.
     • Navigate to the Bit project directory.
     • Run the following command to verify the build:

       .x64\Debug\bit --version
       or
       .x64\Release\bit --version

   This should display the version information, confirming that the build was successful.

Basic Commands

1. Add Changes to Staging Area

bit add <file1> <file2> ...   # Add specific files
bit add .                     # Add all changes

2. Commit Changes

bit commit "Your commit message here"

3. Check Repository Status

bit status

4. View Commit History

bit log

5. Checkout to Previous Commit

bit checkout <commit_sha_hash>

6. List Files in Index

bit ls

Example Usage Here's an example workflow:

# Add changes
bit add file1.txt file2.txt

# Commit changes
bit commit "Added new features"

# Check repository status
bit status

# View commit history
bit log

Now you're ready to start using Bit for your version control needs!

Licensing

• Licensed under MIT License