Version Control
A system (like Git) integrated into hosting platforms to track changes in website files, code updates, and development.
Version control is a system that tracks changes to your website files over time, allowing you to review history, revert to previous versions, and collaborate with team members without overwriting each other's work. Git is the most popular version control system, and many hosting providers integrate it directly into their platforms or support deployment from repositories like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. With version control, every change is recorded with information about who made it, when, and why, creating a complete audit trail of your website's development. If a new update causes problems, you can quickly roll back to a working version. It also enables branching, where you can develop new features in isolation before merging them into your live site. For developers and teams, version control is essential for maintaining code quality, coordinating work, and ensuring you never lose important changes or accidentally break your website.
