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=== Why Use This Pattern === | === Why Use This Pattern === | ||
- | Any negative changes to a document can be reverted to a previous version | + | Any negative changes to a document can be reverted to a previous version. Additionally, a full history of revisions can be made available, which can be useful if multiple authors or editors are working on the same document. |
Version control systems that store file revisions on remote/secondary servers (which most do) also provide a useful backup, if the primary computer with the document stored on it is lost, stolen or unavailable.<br> | Version control systems that store file revisions on remote/secondary servers (which most do) also provide a useful backup, if the primary computer with the document stored on it is lost, stolen or unavailable.<br> |
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