VERY IMPORTANT: Consolidation and refactoring of ROMS repositories to GitHub

[arango]

We started the process of consolidating our ROMS repositories. We have too many research git and svn repositories. In a few days, we will host the git repository on GitHub and will have several branches when cloning ROMS source code:

• master: Tagged versions and latest stable release version of ROMS
• develop: Main developing branch of ROMS. Not recommended for public consumption but passes the internal tests. It is recommended for ROMS superusers and beta testers.
• feature branches: Research and new development branches recommended to superusers and beta testers:
  • feature/kernels: Major update to ROMS numerical kernels (omega.F and step2d.F)
  • feature/seaice: Native ROMS sea-ice model refactoring and development
  • feature/wec: Wave Effects on Currents algorithms adopted from COAWST

I suggest waiting until we are done with the refactoring and the regular and novice user to focus on either the master or develop branches. The restructuring facilitates the maintenance of ROMS source code, the development of new algorithms, and updating of the COAWST system.

We still recommend users to interact via ​https://www.myroms.org/forum for discussions and problems. There is plenty of information at ​https://www.myroms.org/wiki