
From Stone Tablets to Time Machines: The Quirky Evolution of Version Control
Picture this: it’s 1982, and somewhere in Purdue University, Walter Tichy is trying to version-control his code using punched cards and prayer. Fast forward to today, where I can accidentally rm -rf my project and laugh maniacally while Git resurrects it. Let’s explore how we got here - with practical examples, dad jokes, and at least one veiled Star Trek reference. The RCS Era: When Code lived in Fort Knox Revision Control System (RCS) was the OG version control that treated files like rare library books - only one person could check them out at a time....