Concurrently developing software, where multiple developers work on different parts of the
codebase simultaneously, requires more rigid version control. This is because:
Managing Changes: Ensuring that changes made by one developer do not conflict with changes
made by another.
Maintaining History: Keeping a detailed record of modifications to understand the evolution of the
codebase and to revert changes if necessary.
Robust version control systems (VCS) like Git facilitate concurrent development by managing
branches, merges, and conflict resolution effectively.
Reference:
Version Control with Git: Powerful Tools and Techniques for Collaborative Software Development by
Jon Loeliger and Matthew McCullough
Software Configuration Management Patterns: Effective Teamwork, Practical Integration by Stephen
P. Berczuk and Brad Appleton