What is Version Control? 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 allows you to revert files back to a previous state, revert the entire project back to a previous state, compare changes over time, see who last modified something that might be causing a problem, who introduced an issue and when, and more. Local Version Control Systems Many people’s version-control method of choice is to copy files into another directory It is easy to forget which directory you’re in and accidentally write to the wrong file or copy over files you…