Version Control Basics
Version control is a system that tracks changes to files over time, enabling collaboration and version history management.
It allows multiple people to work on the same project simultaneously, manage conflicts, and revert to previous versions if needed. Popular systems include Git, SVN, and Mercurial. Key concepts include repositories (where the project's history is stored), commits (snapshots of changes), branches (parallel lines of development), and merges (combining changes). Version control improves workflow, reduces errors, and ensures a clear development history.