Throwback Thursday: September 17, 2026
In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we return to a few articles that focus on the *WHY* of version control.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,800 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
Learn to Love Text-Based Version Control with “Highlights for Children”
Why use text-based version control for visual objects like forms and reports? I’ll tell you why, but first, find all the differences between these two pictures…
Mike Wolfe
Peace of Mind from Version Control
“Do you want to save your changes?” No, not if I just added temporary debugging code. But, Yes, if I also added production code. What to do?
Mike Wolfe
Scraps of Wood and Code
Resisting the packrat mentality.
Mike Wolfe
Developer Humor
Eight Hours?!
PRO TIP: Version control can make this a lot easier (especially if it's a regression you just created).
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