Editing Version control (section)

====Damage mitigation, accountability and process and design improvement====
There can be damage mitigation, accountability, process and design improvement, and other benefits associated with the record keeping provided by version control, the tracking of who did what, when, why, and how.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://reqtest.com/requirements-blog/what-are-benefits-of-version-control/ |author=ReQtest |title=What Are The Benefits Of Version Control? |date=2020-10-26 |access-date=2022-11-21 |quote=The history of the document provides invaluable information about the author and the date of editing. It also gives on the purpose of the changes made. It will have an impact on the developer that works on the latest version as it will help to solve problems experienced in earlier versions. The ability to identify the author of the document enables the current team to link the documents to specific contributors. This, in turn, enables the current team to uncover patterns that can help with fixing bugs. This will help to improve the overall functionality of the software. |archive-date=2022-11-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122023907/https://reqtest.com/requirements-blog/what-are-benefits-of-version-control/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

When bugs arise, knowing what was done when helps with damage mitigation and recovery by assisting in the identification of what problems exist, how long they have existed, and determining problem scope and solutions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/devops/articles/what-is-version-control/ |author=Chiradeep BasuMallick |title=What Is Version Control? Meaning, Tools, and Advantages |date=2022-10-06 |access-date=2022-11-18 |quote=Software teams can understand the evolution of a solution by examining prior versions through code reviews. |archive-date=2022-11-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119184200/https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/devops/articles/what-is-version-control/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Previous versions can be installed and tested to verify conclusions reached by examination of code and commit messages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/devops/articles/what-is-version-control/ |author=Chiradeep BasuMallick |title=What Is Version Control? Meaning, Tools, and Advantages |date=2022-10-06 |access-date=2022-11-18 |quote=If an error is made, developers can go back in time and review prior iterations of the code to remedy the mistake while minimizing disturbance for all team members. |archive-date=2022-11-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119184200/https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/devops/articles/what-is-version-control/ |url-status=live }}</ref>