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Kopec Explains Software
#57 Version Control Systems, Git, and GitHub
Jul 12, 2021
This podcast explains the significance of version control systems in software development and compares them to Google Docs. It discusses the efficiency of version control systems and the importance of open source options. It explores the history and progression of version control systems, with a focus on Git. The podcast also highlights the role of GitHub as a central hub for software collaboration and the impact it has had on the job market.
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- Version control systems enable software developers to work together on large projects by tracking changes and allowing for seamless merging.
- There are two main models of version control systems: client-server and distributed, with distributed systems offering more flexibility and efficiency.
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What is a version control system?
A version control system is a tool used by software developers to track changes in source code over time. It allows multiple developers to work on different parts of a program and seamlessly merge their changes. Version control systems enable the viewing and undoing of changes, as well as conflict management. They are similar to Google Docs, which track changes in documents, but version control systems are more general-purpose and can handle various types of text files, including source code.
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