lamberta · October 27, 2009 21:29 · Oct 27, 2009 · Oct 27, 2009 · Oct 27, 2009
diff --git a/.emacs b/.emacs
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@
 
 
 ;;key-binding to auto-update with a default commit message
-;;using todo-list-mode, http://github.com/biilly/scripts/blob/master/emacs/lisp/todo-list-mode.el
+;;using todo-list-mode:
+;;http://github.com/biilly/scripts/blob/master/emacs/lisp/todo-list-mode.el
 (add-hook 'todo-list-mode-hook
   '(lambda ()
      (local-set-key (kbd "C-x p")

diff --git a/readme b/readme
@@ -4,20 +4,21 @@ Using a remote git repository as a version controlled todo list.
 There are two problems with using a local text file as a todo list,
 remote access and continuity. Hosting the file on a server introduces
 a number of sync issues along with restricting access to an internet
-connection. Marking items off your todo list deletes the item forever,
-making retrieval of previous task details unavailable without some kind
-of backup system is in place.
+connection. Marking items off your todo list deletes them forever,
+making retrieval of previous task details unavailable without some
+kind of backup system in place.
 This example uses git's decentralized version control capabilities to
 manage a todo list that provides backup, retrieval, remote access, and
-that is easily synchronized across multiple machines.
-It uses github.com and some emacs lisp for easy integration.
+that is easily synchronized across multiple machines. It uses git,
+github.com and some emacs lisp for easy integration.
 
 
 * Create a new git repository
-After signing up for a GitHub account, create a new 'gist' at http://gist.github.com/
-Copy your current todo list into the file section and create a private gist.
-Copy the url from the 'Private Clone URL' and enter it at the command line.
-This will download your todo list into the todo-list directory:
+After signing up for a GitHub account, create a new 'gist' at
+http://gist.github.com/ Copy your current todo list into the file
+section and create a private gist. Copy the url from the
+'Private Clone URL' and enter it at the command line. This will
+download your todo list into the todo-list directory:
 $ git clone [email protected]:4f5fd685937c0c946f82.git todo-list
 
 * Update file

diff --git a/.emacs b/.emacs
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+;;add to your .emacs
+
+(defun git-commit-file-and-push (&optional commit-msg)
+  "Commit current file and push to git repository."
+  (interactive)
+  (if (null commit-msg)
+    (setq commit-msg (read-from-minibuffer "Commit message: ")))
+  (if (buffer-modified-p (current-buffer))
+    (if (y-or-n-p "Save modified buffer? ")
+      (save-buffer)))
+  (let ((file (buffer-file-name (current-buffer)))
+        (git (lambda (command error-msg)
+               ;;run git command and check return status
+               (if (not (eq 0 (shell-command (concat "git " command))))
+                 (error "Git: %s" error-msg)))))
+  ;;run git commands
+  (funcall git (concat "add " file) "Unable to add file")
+  (let ((commit (concat "commit -q -m '" commit-msg "'")))
+    (funcall git commit "Nothing to commit"))
+  (funcall git "push origin" "Unable to update repository")
+  (message "Git: Pushed %s to master" file)))
+
+
+;;key-binding to auto-update with a default commit message
+;;using todo-list-mode, http://github.com/biilly/scripts/blob/master/emacs/lisp/todo-list-mode.el
+(add-hook 'todo-list-mode-hook
+  '(lambda ()
+     (local-set-key (kbd "C-x p")
+       (lambda () (interactive)
+         (git-commit-file-and-push "updated from emacs")))))
diff --git a/readme b/readme
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+* Abstract
+Using a remote git repository as a version controlled todo list.
+
+There are two problems with using a local text file as a todo list,
+remote access and continuity. Hosting the file on a server introduces
+a number of sync issues along with restricting access to an internet
+connection. Marking items off your todo list deletes the item forever,
+making retrieval of previous task details unavailable without some kind
+of backup system is in place.
+This example uses git's decentralized version control capabilities to
+manage a todo list that provides backup, retrieval, remote access, and
+that is easily synchronized across multiple machines.
+It uses github.com and some emacs lisp for easy integration.
+
+
+* Create a new git repository
+After signing up for a GitHub account, create a new 'gist' at http://gist.github.com/
+Copy your current todo list into the file section and create a private gist.
+Copy the url from the 'Private Clone URL' and enter it at the command line.
+This will download your todo list into the todo-list directory:
+$ git clone [email protected]:4f5fd685937c0c946f82.git todo-list
+
+* Update file
+Modify the todo list as needed, when finished execute the following
+git commands in your repository to update the remote file:
+$ git add .
+$ git commit -m 'my commit message'
+$ git push origin
+
+Go back to your github gist and the file should now be synchronized with
+your local todo list. Clicking through the revisions on the right will allow
+you to see older versions of your list.
+
+* Make it convenient
+By putting the below code in your .emacs file you can automate the git
+commands to a single key-stroke and without leaving Emacs.
+Since github requires authentication you may need to run 'ssh-add' to
+add your public key. See man page for details.