How do I start implementing version control on legacy websites?

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Published on 2012-06-27T17:17:56Z Indexed on 2012/06/27 21:25 UTC
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Assuming no experience with version control systems, just local to live web development. I've been dropped in on a few legacy website projects, and want an easier and more robust way to be able to quickly push and revert changes en masse. I'm currently the only developer on these projects, but more may be added in the future and I think it would be beneficial to set up a system that others can use.

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