GIT. Benefits of Version Control

Patrick Brown Jr.
Aug 22, 2017 · 2 min read

The world we live in today is vastly different than what it was even 10 years ago. In the past decade, we have become increasingly dependent on mobile devices, we are using more data than ever before, and the cloud and internet has revolutionized the way that share and store data. With all this important data floating around, it has become increasingly important for even the average user to save and backup their information on a regular basis. This applies both personally and professionally. For the professionals creating all the new software, backing up and controlling their data is of the utmost importance. Enter Git!

Your client asks you to move the navigation from the left side of the page to the right. So, you finish that change. The client is happy with this change, and all is well and good. Then, the client says, “Hey, can you move the navigation back to the left?” Your stomach lurches, you throw a tantrum, your world is in flames, the walls melt around you etc. — Daniel Strunk danielstrunk.me

The problem above is very common and can be quickly resolved with Git. Git is a powerful distributed version control and source code manager (SCM). It enables a user to save, update, and collaborate on projects with ease. Additionally, you can use git with version control repositories such as GitHub and Bitbucket. These platforms provide varying benefits, but similarly provide a centralized place to save private/public projects, control the flow of updates, and work on projects with a number of other developers seamlessly.

Getting setup with git is simple enough and becomes easier and more beneficial as you use it more. Follow the link below for a git tutorial and full documentation on all of git’s powerful features. Before you know it, you’ll be a Git master and have added another great tool to improve as a developer. And always remember “Commit Early and Commit Often”.

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