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Version Control
Version control is a system that systematically tracks and manages the change history of files.
Why Version Control Matters
- Track who changed what and when
- Ability to revert to previous versions
- Manage conflicts when multiple people work simultaneously
- Maintain audit trails for changes
Version Control Methods
- Adding dates/numbers to filenames (manual)
- Using cloud service version history (Google Drive, SharePoint)
- Using dedicated version control systems like Git
DiffMate and Version Control
DiffMate directly compares two versions of a file and visually displays the differences. Quickly identify changes between versions of periodic reports, contracts, data files, and more.