Tools that manage changes to source code, programs, documents, or other collections of information are known by a variety of names: version control, revision control, source control, or source code management are all common descriptors. Regardless of what we call them, these systems have become increasingly vital in a world where software and data are essential commodities.
Demand for version control systems
Version control systems (VCS) are used to track every change to source code. They help development teams and others manage these changes over time. As market pressures accelerate development efforts to bring products to market faster, version control has become more important than ever.
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