By Anonymous (not verified) on

I am wondering since druple is attached to database mysql and also has php files as well.
How do you work on a large project with multiple developers. So far i have ended up copying files from bin/mysql/data/mydrupalfiles directory to other developers computer as well as the php files from my drupal build. if i work on a particular modules for example if i work on page and another devleoper works on a forum. How can i setup a system so my college can update to the same drupal installation as i am using. Does this involve a certain hosting package. I did see a module called c panel but it doesnt work on version 6 it was for a earlier version. could you please advise a module or a program which could help with this problem.

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vm commented

google: version control systems

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Anonymous (not verified) commented

I did a bit of research but i am not sure the best way to go about my particular question.

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CAZephyr commented

I agree with VeryMisunderstood.
What you're looking for has nothing to do with Drupal or or your hosting company. What you need are internal processes and procedures to let multiple developers update the same files. For a large shop you will need an automated system of some sort, but for a small team an informal system might work. Either way, you're looking at some form of version control. And while almost all of us use version control, it's such a generic subject that this forum may not be the best place for an in-depth discussion.

One piece of advice that you will see in this forum all the time is that you need a test-bed, a server where you can make your changes and test them before you go live with them. I would suggest that you try to find a common test-bed. Instead of (or, in addition to) keeping the installation files on your own PC's, set up a server that only your team can access, and keep all the up-to-date files there. If possible, do all your work using that development server, and only download the files to your PC for emergencies.