From 117b14baad449e648c07a42380d8f3745636055f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Somasree Majumder Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:26:29 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Adding the docs for the versio control --- docs/community/style-guide/version-control.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/community/style-guide/version-control.md diff --git a/docs/community/style-guide/version-control.md b/docs/community/style-guide/version-control.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b31b716ea --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/community/style-guide/version-control.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +title: Version Control +weight: 60 +--- + +Version control is a critical tool for managing the evolution of AsyncAPI documents. It allows teams to track changes to the documentation over time, revert to previous versions, and collaborate on changes. + +There are a number of different version control systems that can be used for AsyncAPI, but the most popular are Git and Mercurial. These systems allow you to create a central repository for your documentation, and then track changes to the files in that repository. + +When you make a change to an AsyncAPI document, you can create a new commit that records the changes you made. This commit will include a message that describes the changes, and it will also include a unique identifier that allows you to track the commit over time. + +If you ever need to revert to a previous version of the documentation, you can simply checkout that version from the repository. This will restore the documentation to the state it was in at that point in time. + +Version control is also a valuable tool for collaboration. If you're working on an AsyncAPI document with other people, you can share the repository with them and they can make changes to the documentation as well. This allows you to work together on the documentation and ensure that everyone is on the same page. + +In addition to tracking changes to the documentation, version control can also be used to identify when key decisions were made along the way. By looking at the commit messages, you can see who made the decision, when it was made, and why it was made. This can be helpful for understanding the evolution of the documentation and for making decisions about future changes. + +Here are some best practices for using version control for AsyncAPI documents: + +Use a descriptive commit message. The commit message should clearly explain the changes that were made to the documentation. +Make each commit a logical unit. Each commit should represent a single change to the documentation. +Avoid indiscriminate commits. Don't commit changes that are not related to each other. +Incorporate others' changes frequently. If you're working on a document with other people, incorporate their changes frequently so that everyone is working on the latest version of the documentation. +Share your changes frequently. Share your changes with others so that they can review them and provide feedback. +Coordinate with your co-workers. Make sure that you're coordinating with your co-workers so that you're not making changes that conflict with their changes. +Version control is a powerful tool that can help you to manage the evolution of AsyncAPI documents. By following these best practices, you can ensure that your documentation is well-organized and easy to track. \ No newline at end of file