Introduction to Version Control

• Version control is a concept that all programmers need to know.
• Every time a programmer saves their code, it creates a new version.
• Version control helps track changes and allows programmers to go back to a working version if needed.

"Every save is basically a new version of the code."

The Need for Version Control in a Group Setting

• In a group project, with multiple programmers working on a major project, version control becomes even more important.
• The modular approach of programming, where each function is a separate file, requires efficient version control.
• Each programmer will have multiple versions of each file they are working on, resulting in a large number of versions.

"You would like to think of it as implying that lots of files. Because you know that we are going to have a modular approach towards making our program."

Importance of Version Control

• Version control allows programmers to trace back to a working version of their code.
• If changes cause problems, programmers can revert to a previous version that worked.
• It helps maintain clarity and simplicity in the development process.

"The ability to trace back to a working version of a code is a must."

Comparing SVN and Git

• SVN (Source Version Controlling System) is a centrally hosted and managed version control system.
• Git is a distributed version control system.