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| Source Control System/Source Code Repository |
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| A source control system/source repository is a database where source code is stored. Its purpose is to provide a central place where the team members can store and access the entire source base. Source control should allow users to shadow (i.e., copy) code that is already available in the repository, modify code that is already available in the repository, and add new or revised code to the repository. When you use a source code repository, you can not only track the history of the code but also improve efficiency by ensuring that revisions are not carelessly overwritten. The ability to revert back to archived versions also enables you to take risks with your revisions and to start over again when so many bugs have been introduced that recoding is easier than debugging. Version control systems that can be used to establish and manage a source code repository include RCS, CVS, and proprietary solutions such as Microsoft Visual SourceSafe. You can use these tools as is or customize them to your team's specific needs by wrapping them with your own scripts. |
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