Version control tracks file changes, records who changed what and why, and identifies the latest authoritative version. For PowerShell projects, it supports maintainability, recovery, collaboration, sharing, and issue management. section 18.1 section 19.1
Using version control replaces scattered script folders with a managed project history:
- Review earlier versions to correct mistakes or reuse previous approaches. section 18.1
- Coordinate team changes while reducing conflicts and accidental overwrites. section 18.1
- Share code while controlling contributions, discussing issues, and releasing updates. section 18.1
Git is a decentralized source-control system: each contributor keeps local copies that can be merged and updated, while protected servers or services can hold shared copies. Learn its basic command-line tools first; graphical frontends and PowerShell wrappers can follow. section 19.2
From script folder to shared repository
A collection of scripts on a C: drive or network drive becomes safer when placed under version control. With Git, local edits can be recorded, merged, and synchronized with a protected server or GitHub repository, creating a practical path to collaboration and recovery. section 19.0 section 19.2
