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Version Control

What is it?

Version control is a system that tracks changes to files over time. It helps you keep a history of edits and collaborate with others.


Tech Understandability: Beginner


Simple One-Sentence Definition

Version control keeps a record of changes made to files.


Analogy or Comparison

It is like a time machine for your files, allowing you to go back to earlier versions.


Why it matters?

Version control is important for teamwork. It helps avoid conflicts and makes it easy to revert mistakes.


Fun Fact

The first version control system was created in the 1970s.


Related Terms

Git: Git is a popular version control system used to manage code.

Repository: A repository is a storage space for your files and their version history.

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