versioncontrolled
Versioncontrolled refers to a project, set of files, or data that is managed under a version control system (VCS). A version-controlled artifact has a recorded history of changes, including who made each change, when, and often why. The VCS stores changes as commits or revisions within a repository and provides tools to view differences, revert changes, and restore previous states. It also supports branching and merging to facilitate parallel work and experimentation.
Key concepts include the repository, a working copy or working tree, and a staging area. Commits capture
Benefits of version control include improved traceability, accountability, and collaboration; the ability to revert to previous
Historically, version control evolved from early systems like RCS and CVS to modern distributed systems such