revisionslogg

A revisionslogg (revision log) is a record-keeping mechanism that documents changes to a digital artifact over time. It is commonly used in wikis, content management systems, and other collaborative editing environments to capture the evolution of content and configuration.

Each entry in a revisionslogg typically includes an identifier for the revision, the editor, a timestamp, and a short description or comment. Many systems also store the exact changes made (a diff or patch), a flag indicating a minor edit, and sometimes the editor’s user or IP address.

The revisionslogg serves several purposes: it provides an audit trail for accountability and dispute resolution; it enables comparison between versions and reversion to earlier states; and it helps contributors understand the history and rationale behind changes.

In practice, wiki software usually exposes a page history that functions as a revisionslogg, allowing users to view individual revisions, compare two revisions side by side, and revert to a prior version. External version control systems (such as Git) maintain more granular revision logs for code and data.

Privacy and access policies may affect what is recorded and who can view it; some systems hide or obfuscate sensitive data, while others publish a complete history. Revisions logs are a foundational feature of collaborative content creation and governance. Related concepts include revision history, change log, diff, and rollback.