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Version Control

The primary purpose of change control is to track versions of code. The Version Control life cyclelifecyclethe versions of software and tracks problems associated with that software. The lifecycle is a stand‑alone project with two states:

• The Work state, in the Work view, is where you check in files, check out items, and create baselines.
• The Snapshot state does not have a view; you can review the baselines in the Work state.

The Version Control lifecycle is a basic model and a good starting point for any organization. It helps control software without adding significant overhead to the organization. After you are accustomed to controlling the versions of your code, you can use this as a baseline for moving into a more complex model.