[Buildbot-commits] [Buildbot] #2504: Older Git Versions Don't Support --branch

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#2504: Older Git Versions Don't Support --branch
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Reporter:  s0undt3ch                     |       Owner:
    Type:  enhancement                   |      Status:  new
Priority:  major                         |   Milestone:  0.8.+
 Version:  0.8.7p1                       |  Resolution:
Keywords:  git master-side-source-steps  |
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Changes (by dustin):

 * type:  undecided => enhancement
 * milestone:  undecided => 0.8.+


Old description:

> Older git versions don't support `--branch`, this is on the master's git
> source step.
>
> Before using, a check should be made against the version and provider
> workarounds.
>
> ```
> git clone [project_url] [directory]
> cd [directory]
> git checkout --track origin/[existing_branch_name] -b
> [tracking_branch_name]
> ```

New description:

 Older git versions don't support `--branch`, this is on the master's git
 source step.

 Before using, a check should be made against the version and provider
 workarounds.

 {{{
 git clone [project_url] [directory]
 cd [directory]
 git checkout --track origin/[existing_branch_name] -b
 [tracking_branch_name]
 }}}

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Comment:

 Is a version check better, or falling back if the {{{--branch}}} option
 doesn't work?

 What version was the first to support `--branch`?

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