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Once the pull request is reviewed and approved, it is merged into the repository. Depending on the established workflow, the code may need to be tested before being included into official release. Therefore, some projects contain a special branch for merging untested pull requests.<ref name="ossw" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Making a Pull Request|url=https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/making-a-pull-request|publisher=Atlassian|access-date=27 March 2016}}</ref> Other projects run an automated test suite on every pull request, using a [[continuous integration]] tool, and the reviewer checks that any new code has appropriate test coverage.
=== Features and Advantages ===
==== Branching and Merging ====
Distributed Version Control systems streamline the process of branching and merging, allowing developers to create branches for new features or bug fixes without impacting the main codebase. This fosters experimentation and parallel development, facilitating smoother collaboration among team members.
==== Performance ====
In many operations, such as viewing history, diffing, and committing, DVC systems tend to perform faster compared to their centralized counterparts. However, operations involving pushing and pulling changes to and from remote repositories may experience some latency, particularly in larger projects.
==== Offline Work ====
One of the significant advantages of DVC systems is the ability to work offline seamlessly. Since each developer possesses a complete copy of the repository, they can continue working on their tasks even without an internet connection. Changes can later be synchronized with the central repository when connectivity is restored.
==== Redundancy and Backup ====
By distributing the repository across multiple locations, DVC inherently provides redundancy and backup capabilities. In the event of a server failure or data loss, each developer's local copy serves as a backup, ensuring the integrity and availability of the codebase.
== Git: The Leading Distributed Version Control System ==
Git, developed by Linus Torvalds in 2005, stands as the most prominent example of a Distributed Version Control system. Initially created to manage the Linux kernel development, Git has since gained widespread adoption across various industries and projects of all scales.
=== Impact ===
Joel Spolsky, a prominent software development author, hailed Distributed Version Control systems as "possibly the biggest advance in software development technology in the ten years" in 2010. This sentiment underscores the profound impact DVC has had on modern software development practices, revolutionizing collaboration, workflow management, and codebase maintenance.
=== Conclusion ===
Distributed Version Control represents a fundamental shift in how software development teams manage their codebase and collaborate on projects. By decentralizing the version control process, DVC systems empower developers with greater flexibility, efficiency, and resilience, driving innovation and accelerating the pace of software development in the digital age.
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