Version Control

What is version control?

Version control is a system that records changes to files over time so that you can recall specific versions later. It allows multiple people to collaborate on a project, tracks changes made by different users, and helps manage and resolve conflicts that arise when multiple people edit the same files.

Version control seeks to solve the issues that arise from working on the same file over time. This is especially useful when collaborating on a project with others, but can even be beneficial for solo projects. After all, you most common collaborator is you some time in the future!

Benefits of version control

  1. Collaboration: Enables multiple people to work on the same project simultaneously without overwriting each other’s work.
  2. History Tracking: Keeps a detailed history of changes, allowing you to see who made changes, what changes were made, and when they were made.
  3. Backup: Provides a backup of your files and makes it easy to restore previous versions.
  4. Conflict Resolution: Helps manage and resolve conflicts that arise when multiple changes are made to the same file.
  5. Branching and Merging: Allows you to create branches to work on new features or fixes independently, then merge them back into the main project.