Questions tagged [version-control]

This tag should be used for questions about version control in writing, such as how to use version control systems to document the changes of a bigger writing project.

This tag should be used for questions about version control in writing, such as how to use version control systems to document the changes of a bigger writing project. You can for example ask about that can help you in your writing or how to utilize the information from your version control system to your advantage. Documentation that deals with describing version control systems is also on-topic.

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What is the purpose of version control?

Just that: What do you need version control for? I've never had the feeling I needed to undo any changes in my (fiction or academic) writing. So what is version control good for? How do you write that you need it? (I am not asking about backups,…
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Hosting my writing on Github - public or private repository?

I'm a developer and a writer. I use Github version control for some of my writing, to keep track of changes. I've got one ebook about Cycle touring that I have in a public repository on Github. I've got a new one I'm working on about Investing. It's…
Andrew Welch
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