💡Features

SolGit revolutionizes version control with blockchain technology, bringing novel concepts like merging, branching, committing, forking, and unique incentive mechanisms such as rewards and code hunts into a decentralized environment. Here's how each process works in detail within SolGit:

Processes in SolGit

Branching and Committing

• Branching: In SolGit, creating a branch initiates a new sequence of commits (changes) that diverge from the main project code (the 'master' branch). This is done to work on new features or fixes without affecting the stable version of the project. Branches in SolGit are created with a simple command and are immediately registered on the blockchain for transparency.

• Committing: When a developer makes changes to the code, they 'commit' these changes to their branch. Each commit in SolGit is recorded on the blockchain, providing an immutable history of changes. This ensures that every modification is securely logged, with the developer's identity and the timestamp of the commit.

Merging

• Merging: Once the work on a branch is completed and tested, it can be merged back into the main branch (or any other branch). In SolGit, merging is a proposal that includes a set of changes to be integrated. The merge request is visible to all project members, who can review the changes. Once approved, the merge is executed, and the changes are applied to the target branch, with the entire process recorded on the blockchain.

Forking

• Forking: Forking in SolGit allows a developer to create a copy of an existing project and start independent development on this copy. It's used either to propose major changes to the original project or to take the project in a new direction. Each fork is a fully-functional repository on the blockchain, with its own set of branches and commits.

Getting Rewards

• Rewards: Developers earn $GIT tokens for their contributions to projects. This is facilitated through automatic reward distributions for commits and successful merges, incentivizing quality contributions and active participation. The exact reward mechanism can vary depending on the project's settings, such as the significance of the contribution or the project's reward pool size.

Setting Up a Code Hunt

• Code Hunts: Project leaders can set up code hunts to encourage contributions towards specific features or fixes. Here’s how:

  1. Define the Task: The project leader outlines the requirements and objectives of the code hunt, specifying what needs to be developed or fixed.

  2. Allocate Rewards: They allocate a certain amount of $GIT tokens from the project’s fund as a reward for completing the code hunt.

  3. Publish the Hunt: The code hunt is published on SolGit, making it visible to all developers. This includes details about the task, the reward, and submission guidelines.

  4. Review Submissions: Once developers submit their solutions, the project leader reviews them. They may ask the community to vote on submissions if the project operates under a decentralized governance model.

  5. Reward Distribution: Upon successful completion and acceptance of a solution, the $GIT tokens are transferred to the contributing developer.

This detailed process highlights SolGit's commitment to leveraging blockchain technology for enhancing version control systems, making development more collaborative, secure, and incentivized.