source control

"Source control" can refer to practices in both software development and healthcare, focusing on managing changes or preventing contamination.

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Definition

B2Software Development

(technical)A system for managing changes to code and documents, enabling collaboration and tracking revisions.

Example

  • Git is a popular tool used for source control in many software projects.
  • Effective source control helps teams avoid conflicts when merging code changes.

C1Infection Control

(medical, public health)Procedures to prevent the spread of infectious agents from a contaminated source.

Example

  • Source control measures, such as isolating patients, are crucial during an outbreak.
  • Wearing masks is a form of source control to prevent the spread of respiratory infections.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "source control":

control point