Getting started with Version Control System

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The most important thing about version control is:

JUST START USING IT

Not using version control is a horrible idea. If you are not using version control, stop reading right now and start using it.

It is very easy to convert from

cvs<->svn<->git<->hg

It doesn’t matter which one you choose. Just pick the easiest one for you to use and start recording the history of your code. You can always migrate to another (D)VCS later.

If you are looking for a easy to use GUI look at TortoiseSVN (Windows) and Versions (Mac) (Suggested by codingwithoutcomments)

Edit:

pix0r said:

Git has some nice features, but you won’t be able to appreciate them unless you’ve already used something more standard like CVS or Subversion.

This. Using git is pointless if you don’t know what version control can do for you.

Edit 2:

Just saw this link on reddit: Subversion Cheat Sheet. Good quick reference for the svn command line.

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