IRIS Promises 'Simple Git Integration,' Requires 3 Tools, Docker, and a Blood Sacrifice to Commit Cubes

InterSystems, a leading provider of healthcare software, has introduced a comprehensive guide to Git source control best practices with IRIS in VSCode. The guide, aimed at developers, outlines the process of creating a repository, uploading code, and committing changes to the repository. To get started, users need to register and log in to GitHub and be a member of the InterSystems Community organization. The guide covers scenarios where developers need to export Interoperability classes, globals, and analytics elements, such as cubes and dashboards. Using the git-source-control application, developers can track changes in IRIS and export classes to the file system. Additionally, the iris-bi-utils tool allows for the manual export of analytics classes. The guide provides a step-by-step approach to exporting globals, business classes, and analytics, and committing changes to the repository. By following these best practices, developers can efficiently manage their code and collaborate with others in the InterSystems Community.