I have posted a doc called "Advanced CVS for dotLRN Development" here:
https://openacs.org/new-file-storage/one-file?file_id=396.
This writeup covers our experience working with the dotLRN and OpenACS
codebases to build the next version of SloanSpace. The ideas are
fairly general and can be applied to any CVS-based project.
I am receptive to corrections, comments, omissions, flames, new cars,
total disregard, etc.