I’m having trouble downloading the boost library from its GitHub repository using SVN commands. Every time I attempt to perform the checkout operation, I encounter an error that prevents the download from completing successfully. The error appears to be related to the SVN protocol when connecting to the GitHub server. I’ve tried the standard SVN checkout command but it doesn’t seem to work with GitHub’s repository structure. Has anyone else experienced similar issues when trying to use SVN to download boost from GitHub? What would be the correct approach to resolve this problem? I’m looking for alternative methods or the proper SVN syntax that works with GitHub repositories.
I faced a similar challenge recently where SVN just wouldn’t cooperate due to GitHub’s discontinuation of its SVN support. A practical workaround is to leverage git archive for obtaining specific snapshots of the repository. You can execute the command git archive --remote=https://github.com/boostorg/boost.git --format=tar.gz HEAD | tar -xz to fetch the current HEAD as a compressed archive, which effectively mimics an SVN checkout process. This method integrates well with your existing workflows while adapting to Git’s structure. Additionally, consider utilizing GitHub’s API to automate downloads using their ZIP feature, which could provide a seamless experience.
yeah, github dropped svn support earlier this year - that’s probably why you’re getting those errors. if you absolutely need an svn-like workflow, you could try the git-svn bridge, but honestly just switching to regular git clone is way easier and more reliable at this point.
GitHub discontinued SVN support as of January 2024, which is likely the cause of the issues you’re experiencing. I faced a similar situation previously when outdated scripts relied on SVN for dependency management. The best course of action now is to fully transition to Git, as GitHub no longer accommodates SVN operations. To download the Boost library, use the command git clone https://github.com/boostorg/boost.git followed by git submodule update --init --recursive to ensure all dependent modules are also retrieved. While git-svn could offer a temporary solution, I recommend fully adopting Git practices for the long term, which will save you further complications in the future.