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GitHub with SourceTree

GitHub: a development platform and cloud hosting service to host and review code, manage projects and build software

SourceTree: a Git Client that allows you to visualize and manage your repositories though a simplified UI Both programs use Git. Git is an open-sources version control system that was started by Linus Torvalds

Additional Links: Understanding Git, Git vs Github, What is Github

Pros:

• Can create as many versions/ branches as needed
• Conflict resolution
• Modal versioning
• A great deal of documentation, strong community support

Cons:

• Not built for design files, no comparison
• Need to understand/learn the basics of Git

Kactus

Kactus

Advertised as true design version control without having to change tools, ability to manage changes, document work, and keep team in-sync. Tool is similar to SourceTree in function.