Why does nobody talk about the disaster of no version control?

Skipped Git when I began coding. Lost a whole project after a bad file save. Some say it's overkill for starters, others argue it's a must-have skill. What's your view?

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jesse_fox7mo ago

Learn Git basics now, it's stupid simple and saves your butt.

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matthewdixon7mo ago

Explain the stupid simple part. What basics actually save your butt?

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joel_jones6mo ago

Copy folders first, then learn git like matthewdixon said.

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the_harper7mo ago

Look, losing that project really sucks and I get why people push git. But calling it stupid simple sets beginners up to fail. The real basic need is just having backups, which you can do by copying folders or using cloud save without any commands. Learning git while also trying to code can feel like drinking from a fire hose. It's okay to solve the immediate problem first with a simple method, then learn version control when you actually need what it does.

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