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Version Control Systems

Version control systems (VCS) are tools that help software developers manage changes to source code over time, enabling them to track revisions, collaborate with others, and revert to previous versions if necessary.

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Version Control Systems (VCS) are essential tools in modern software development, enabling teams to collaborate effectively by tracking changes to files over time. They allow multiple users to work on the same project without overwriting each other's contributions, maintaining a history of changes t...

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Key Terms

Repository
A storage location for your project files and their version history.

Example: A Git repository can be hosted on platforms like GitHub.

Commit
A snapshot of changes made to files in a repository.

Example: You commit changes after adding new features or fixing bugs.

Branch
A separate line of development in a repository.

Example: You create a branch to develop a new feature without affecting the main code.

Merge
The process of combining changes from different branches.

Example: After finishing a feature, you merge it back into the main branch.

Pull Request
A request to merge changes from one branch into another, often used for code review.

Example: You submit a pull request to ask teammates to review your changes.

Conflict
A situation where changes in different branches cannot be automatically merged.

Example: Conflicts occur when two people edit the same line in a file.

Related Topics

Git
A popular version control system used for tracking changes in source code during software development.
intermediate
Continuous Integration
A practice in software development where code changes are automatically tested and merged into a shared repository.
advanced
Agile Methodology
A project management methodology that promotes iterative development and collaboration.
intermediate

Key Concepts

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