Revision Control System - Mode of Operation

Mode of Operation

RCS operates only on single files; it has no way of working with an entire project. Although it provides branching for individual files, the version syntax is cumbersome. Instead of using branches, many teams just use the built-in locking mechanism and work on a single head branch.

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