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# [Why Version Control Exists: The Pendrive Problem](https://sambhavcodes.hashnode.dev/why-version-control-exists-the-pendrive-problem?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Understanding why tools like Git became essential by looking at how developers worked before version control. Introduction Before tools like Git existed, software development was messy, risky, and frustrating—especially when working in teams.Develope...

Jan 17 · 3 min read · sambhavcodes.hashnode.dev  
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