A remote sync solution for iOS and Linux: Git and Working Copy

A remote sync solution for iOS and Linux: Git and Working Copy

5 years ago
Anonymous $syBn1NGQOq

https://medium.freecodecamp.org/a-remote-sync-solution-for-ios-and-linux-git-and-working-copy-1aba488b3547

I previously wrote about a (hackish) way to use a single Dropbox folder on a dual-boot Windows and Linux machine. I’ve since gained some sense gone full Linux with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, but the Dropbox set up seems to have stopped being an option in any case. Fortunately, I’ve since found a much better (far less hackish) way to remote-sync files across different file systems. Reflecting my current set up, I’m talking about iOS (iPad and iPhone) and my Linux machine.

The new sync system is based on Git, very customizable, and conveniently extensible. Beyond text files, you can sync anything that Git can (which is almost everything — if you want to edit your .gitignored files on the go I’m not sure I can help). If you’re already familiar with Git, getting set up will be a walk in the park. If Git is new to you, I think these tools help make the concepts of Git cloning, pulling, and pushing straightforward to understand.