In this chapter, we will try to migrate a Subversion repository into a Git one, preserving the changes history. Git and Subversion can coexist as Git has some dedicated commands to exchange data with Subversion, and you can even continue to use both.

The purpose of this chapter is to help developers who actually use Subversion to start using Git instantly, even if the rest of the team continues to use Subversion. In addition, the chapter covers definitive migration for people who decide to abandon Subversion in favor of Git.