verziókezelési

Verziókezelés, also known as version control, is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later. It is commonly used in software development and other collaborative projects to manage changes to source code, documents, and other digital assets. Version control systems (VCS) allow multiple people to work on a project simultaneously without overwriting each other's changes.

There are two main types of version control systems: centralized and distributed. Centralized version control systems, such as Subversion (SVN), use a single server to store all the versions of files, and clients check out files from this central place. Distributed version control systems, like Git, allow clients to fully mirror the repository, including its full history. This means that if the server dies, any client repository can be copied back up to the server to restore it.

Key features of version control systems include:

- Tracking changes: Every change made to the files is recorded, along with who made the change and when.

- Branching and merging: Developers can create branches to work on different features or fixes independently, and then merge these branches back into the main codebase.

- Conflict resolution: When multiple people make changes to the same file, the VCS helps resolve conflicts by showing differences and allowing manual merging.

- Rollback: If a change introduces a bug or issue, developers can easily revert to a previous stable version.

Version control is essential for maintaining the integrity and history of a project, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring that all team members are working on the most up-to-date version of the files. It is a fundamental tool in modern software development and other fields that require collaborative editing and version tracking.