Version Control with GIT

Version control is the systematic tracking of all code changes in a shared repository. With a tool like Git, multiple developers can work on the same codebase simultaneously without overwriting each other's work. Version control also offers the ability to roll back changes and manage different versions of the project. This keeps the project manageable and prevents work from being lost – essential in business application development where changes need to be tracked and managed carefully.

Starting Points

• Git Tutorial for Beginners
• GitHub Flow - Lightweight Branch-Based Workflow

Key Points

• Use of a central Git repository with regular commits by all team members (frequent updates in small steps).
• Clear commit messages and application of a branching strategy (feature branches, pull requests) for structured collaboration.
• Implementation of CI/CD practices that integrate with version control for automated testing and deployment.
• Use of .gitignore to ensure that only the necessary data ends up in the repo, excluding build artifacts, local configuration files, and sensitive information.