Google Cloud Nightscout » Branches
Google Cloud Nightscout has two branches that you can use:
Development Branch (vps-dev): This branch receives updates first and is therefore less tested. You can access the latest updates sooner with this branch.
Stable Branch (vps-1): This branch is updated after new features have been tested on the development branch for a while. It is updated by promoting a release from the development branch and is therefore more stable.
When you update the platform, you receive the latest release in the branch you are using.
To see the differences between the two branches, refer to the release notes.
If you want to switch branches while using Google Cloud Nightscout, follow these steps:
1- Run “Bootstrap” associated with the branch you want to switch to from the Google Cloud setup submenu.
2- Run “Install Nightscout Phase 1” from the Google Cloud setup submenu.
After switching branches, restart the server to ensure everything works as expected. If issues arise, run “Install Nightscout Phase 2” as well. You will be prompted to change the API_SECRET; press ESC to keep it unchanged. You will also be asked for FreeDNS account credentials; press ESC again to retain the current hostname.
To determine which branch you are using, go to the status page. The full GitHub path is displayed on the status page, and the last section of the line indicates vps-1 for the stable branch or vps-dev for the development branch.
The choice of branch depends on your needs:
Use the development branch if you are confident with technology and are willing to contribute by testing.
Use the development branch if you need a feature that is only available there.
Use the stable branch if you prefer stability and the stable release meets all your needs.
