VCS

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

Version Control Systems (VCS) are tools that help manage changes to source code over time. They allow multiple developers to collaborate on a project by tracking modifications, merging changes, and maintaining a history of code versions. Popular VCS tools include Git, Subversion, and Mercurial, each offering features like branching, tagging, and conflict resolution to streamline software development and deployment processes.

Secure Settings Example

# Example Git configuration for secure repository access
[core]
    safecrlf = true
[transfer]
    fsckObjects = true
[receive]
    denyNonFastForwards = true
[http]
    sslVerify = true

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of insecure Git configuration
[core]
    safecrlf = false  # Allows potentially unsafe line endings
[http]
    sslVerify = false  # Disables SSL verification, exposing to MITM attacks