Building a Version Control System

Abstract: In modern software development, multiple developers often work simultaneously on the same project files. Managing changes, tracking modifications, and maintaining different versions of code becomes extremely challenging without an efficient control mechanism. Version Control Systems (VCS) have become an essential part of collaborative development, enabling teams to work together effectively and track the complete history of their codebase. The project “Building a Version Control System” aims to design and develop a simplified and educational version of a VCS that allows users to manage source code versions efficiently. It provides functionalities such as file tracking, version history, branching, merging, and rollback. The goal is to offer an intuitive and lightweight system suitable for individuals, small teams, and educational use.

Keywords: Version Control System, Distributed Systems, Source Code Management, Commit Tracking, Branching, Merging, Rollback