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V8 JavaScript Engine

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How to get the V8 source code

Quick links: browse | browse bleeding edge | changes.

Command-Line Access

Use this command to anonymously check out the up-to-date stable version of the project source code:

svn checkout http://v8.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ v8

If you plan to contribute to V8 but are not a member, use this command to anonymously check out a read-only version of the development branch:

svn checkout http://v8.googlecode.com/svn/branches/bleeding_edge/ v8

If you're a member of the project, use this command to check out a writable development branch as yourself using HTTPS:

svn checkout https://v8.googlecode.com/svn/branches/bleeding_edge/ v8 --username <your username>

When prompted, enter your generated googlecode.com password.

Source Code Branches

There are several different branches of V8; if you're unsure of which version to get, you most likely want the up-to-date stable version in trunk/. Here's an overview of the different branches:

The bleeding edge, branches/bleeding_edge/, is where active development takes place. If you're considering contributing to V8 this is the branch to get.
Under trunk/ is the "stable edge", which is updated weekly. It is a copy of the bleeding edge that has been successfully tested. Use this if you want to be almost up to date and don't want your code to break whenever we accidentally forget to add a file on the bleeding edge.
The stable tags, the most recent one being tags/0.2, are created every few months and have been thoroughly tested and reviewed. Use these if you want a well-tested version that doesn't change except for bugfixes.

GUI and IDE Access

This project's Subversion repository may be accessed using many different client programs and plug-ins. See your client's documentation for more information.