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Concurrent Versions System (CVS)

A concurrent version system (CVS) is one of many systems responsible for managing changes to computer programs or any other collection of information. A CVS specifically manages different versions of the same software project in a specialized digital storage space. Every software module, or operating system, is always evolving. These modules are constantly a work in progress. The CVS manages the previous versions of these modules so that if there is an obstacle or mistake made while software developers are updating the system, past versions can be referred to as a helpful guide.

What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Concurrent Versions System (CVS)

Developers at small to midsize software development companies constantly work to release an optimized version of their operating system for the user. During this process, it is inevitable for defects to occur, but using a program such as a CVS allows developers to easily backtrack their workflows when necessary.

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