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--- lirec:version_control_guide [2009-02-04 16:18] – davegriffiths
+++ lirec:version_control_guide [2009-02-04 16:20] – davegriffiths
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 =====Revision control usage pattern=====
-This usage pattern is common to all revision control systems. You get the most out of version control if you make it part of your daily programming routine.
+This usage pattern is common to all revision control systems, languages and types of project. You avoid causing other people problems and get the most out of version control if you make it part of your daily programming routine in this way.
 The general idea is that code lives on a remote server, and you keep a local copy of the source on your hard drive. You edit files and compile as normal then 'commit' your changes to the remote server. You also need to periodically update your code to get changes that other people have made.
-The smaller the changes, and the more frequently you commit code, the less hassle you will cause for yourself and other people in the long run. This is an example day's work:
+The smaller the changes, and the more frequently you commit code, the better. This is an example day's work:
   * First thing, update to get the latest code from the server