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title: "Discussion on \"Why Version Control Exists: The Pendrive Problem\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Why Version Control Exists: The Pendrive Problem\". Learn why version control exists using a simple pendrive analogy. Understand how developers managed code before Git and why collaboration became impossible"
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# [Why Version Control Exists: The Pendrive Problem](https://yashika29.hashnode.dev/why-version-control-exists?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn why version control exists using a simple pendrive analogy. Understand how developers managed code before Git and why collaboration became impossible

Feb 15 · 2 min read · yashika29.hashnode.dev  
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Software Engineer documenting what I learn, build, and understand.

Hi, I'm Yashika, a Software Engineer passionate about understanding how software works beneath the surface. I write practical, beginner-friendly deep dives on web development, TypeScript, Git, backend development, system design, databases, and modern software engineering. My goal is to simplify complex concepts through real-world examples, diagrams, and hands-on exploration.

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