Re: Conflict detection in DeltaV using ServerSide Workspace

On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:47:51 -0400
Tim Olsen <tim@brooklynpenguin.com> wrote:
> If CHECKIN fails due to one of these preconditions, the client can
> then use the MERGE method to alter the DAV:predecessor-set of the
> checked-out VCR and then you can try the CHECKIN again.

Actually, you can alter the DAV:predecessor-set directly using
PROPPATCH.  MERGE handles multiple files better though.

For a good discussion about these issues see 11.7 in Dusseault's book.
In particular, see 11.7.3 - 11.7.5

-Tim