This type of version control system helps the team work on a source code, taking advantage of a central server.
In a centralized version control system (CVCS), a server acts as the central centralized repository, which stores every version of code. This type of setup works well for a small team because small teams can collaborate quickly, and generally, they do not simultaneously work on the same section/function of the code.
Team members must get the latest version of the code on the local machine and then work on the required changes locally; once the changes are done, the code must be pushed to the server to resolve the conflict.
To make the change possible with less conflict, the server locks the file in which the change is to be done.
Examples of Central version control system
Subversion (SVN)
Perforce
Concurrent Versions System (CVS)
Microsoft Teams Foundation Server (TFS)
Advantages
Developers of any skill level can push changes and start quickly.
System setup is quick to perform.
The team can focus on feature development rather than remembering complicated steps to merge changes.
This has complete visibility into what code is being worked on and what changes are being made.
Only two copies are there: the local copy and the central server.
Binary and graphic files require a large amount of space, so storing them at a central location is best.
Disadvantages
When multiple developers want to work on the same piece of code, finding a stable moment to push changes becomes difficult.
Breaking changes cannot be pushed to the main branch, so developers must keep them local until they are ready for release.
Because users delay pushing changes, software development projects can be delayed.
The lack of stability leads to migrating to a different version control system, such as Git.
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