fossil-ci

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$ tldr fossil commit

fossil ci COMMAND REPOSITORY [OPTIONS]

COMMAND
    The control operation to be performed. Common operations include 'start', 'stop', 'restart', 'status', 'configure', 'list', and 'help'.

REPOSITORY
    The path to the Fossil repository that the Fossil-CI instance monitors. It must be a local file or a remote url.

--background
    Runs the Fossil-CI daemon in the background.

--setup
    Creates the initial Fossil-CI environment for the specified repository.

--port PORT_NUMBER
    Specifies the TCP port number the Fossil-CI web interface will listen on.

--config CONFIG_FILE
    Path to the configuration file (defaults to $REPOSITORY/.fossil-ci-config).

Fossil-CI is a daemon program used in conjunction with the Fossil version control system to provide automated continuous integration (CI) services. It monitors one or more Fossil repositories for changes and, upon detecting a new commit, executes a predefined set of build and test scripts within a controlled environment. This allows developers to automatically verify the integrity and correctness of their code changes without manual intervention. It provides a web interface to monitor the execution of each integration and provides detailed reports which allow users to quickly detect problems introduced through new commits. Fossil-CI allows for a streamlined workflow where integration failures are detected and resolved more quickly, improving overall software quality. It simplifies the management of CI processes for Fossil repositories by offering a self-contained solution.

Fossil-CI relies on having Fossil properly installed and configured on the system. Successful CI execution depends on the correctness and robustness of the build and test scripts defined in the configuration file. The security of the system relies on proper permissions and secure configuration practices.

Fossil-CI is configured via a configuration file typically named .fossil-ci-config located in the root of the repository. The configuration file defines the build steps, test commands, and notification settings used by Fossil-CI. The file is written in TCL.

Fossil-CI provides a web interface for monitoring the status of CI builds, viewing build logs, and managing Fossil-CI instances. The web interface is accessible via a web browser after the daemon is started.

Fossil-CI was developed as a companion tool to the Fossil version control system to provide integrated continuous integration functionality. It evolved to address the need for a streamlined CI solution specifically designed for Fossil repositories, aiming to simplify the CI workflow and promote faster feedback cycles during development. It has undergone several iterations to improve its reliability, scalability, and ease of use.

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