Backup folder using batch or powershell script

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I am learning C# AND Java and I often create small projects and programs in these languages. Usually my source code is at C:......\Visual Studio 2010\Projects\MyProject or C:......\Eclipse\Projects\MyProject.

I often get to a point where the code is partially working and while trying to add a new feature I end up breaking the working code. It is frustrating to fix all the changes and get back to the old state and takes a long time just to go back to where I came from.

I was wondering if you could help me write a batch (or Win PowerShell?) script to back up my source folders to a D:\Backup\SourceCode\CSharp\MyProject and D:\Backup\SourceCode\Java\MyProject. And place the script on my desktop so that i can run it time to time whne i have good working code.

Or if there are any other solutions to this problem that you might be using are also welcome.

Rynant · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-30 20:07:08Z

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I would use Mercurial source control there is a nice tutorial at Hg Init.

Git is another option, but Mercurial is easier to use IMO.

You can get free, private source hosting for Mercurial at bitbucket.

answered Nov 30, 2011 at 20:07

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UnhandledExcepSean · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-30 20:18:28Z

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A real version control system is far better. I would recommend GIT

Here is a batch example to do what you want:

REM Delete backup directory
if exist D:\Backup\Code\*.* rd D:\Backup\Code /s /q

REM Create/recreate backup directory
mkdir D:\Backup\Code

REM Copy files/folders
xcopy "C:\SourceCodeFolder" /e /i /y D:\Backup\Code

cls
exit

edited Nov 30, 2011 at 20:18

answered Nov 30, 2011 at 20:04

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