Foundation version control for web developers explains how version control works, what you can do with it and how. Using a friendly and accessible tone, you will learn how to use the three leading version control systems, subversion, git and mercurial, on multiple operating systems. The history and integral concepts of version control are covered so that you will gain a thorough understanding of the subject, and why it should be used to manage all changes in web development projects. Topics covered include, how to choose the correct software for your needs, creating and working with repositories, understanding trunks, branches, hooks, conflicts and merging, setting up respository servers and integrating with Apache, and using terminal, and understanding alternatives.