On 03/03/2011 15:28, Michael Rigby-Jones wrote:
>> if you can have only one person per module, arguably you hardly need
>> >  them. If you are single person working on something why would you use
> one?
>> > =20
>> >  They are all also rather horrid to use.
> I think that is typical of someone who hasn't used source control much.
> I didn't like using it either (and tbh I still don't like learning new
> tools much), but as you get comfortable with using these systems you
> will see what a useful and important part of the development process
> they are.

I've used them plenty for years.

I don't trust software more because it's Open Source.
I trust me with my data more than I trust Google's Cloudy Source offering.
I'm none too fond of client ends that integrate into my desktop as=20
Programming not always a full time activity. It might be for 6 months or=20
a year or two and then not at all.

If it's a large project I agree Source Control system is a help. You=20
still need separate backups outside of any Source Control System and=20
properly documented. Probably even with a installable copy of all the=20
tools needed. Ultimately even a backup copy of Operating systems for=20
tools or targets.

it all depends.


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