Git (Version Control)
Git is a distributed version control system that records every code change with full history and enables parallel development in teams. Developers work in isolated branches without risking the main codebase. Every change is stored as a commit with timestamp and author — a complete audit trail. Git is today's mandatory standard in professional web development and the foundation of every CI/CD pipeline.
Why Git is essential for web projects
Without version control, every code change is a risk. Git enables fast rollback on errors, parallel feature development without conflicts, and traceable code reviews. Combined with platforms like GitHub or GitLab, pull requests become the standard workflow for code quality. Git-based triggers automatically start the Build Process and launch CI/CD pipelines for testing and Deployment .
Common Git mistakes in web projects
The most frequent mistake: committing directly to the main branch without code review — leading to hard-to-trace production bugs. Further problems: missing .gitignore files (secrets, node_modules in repo), oversized commits without clear messages, and committing Environment Variables or API keys — a serious security breach.
How we use Git at BTECH Solutions
All projects use Git with a clear branching model: main for production, feature branches for new functionality. GitHub Actions trigger the Build Process automatically on every push to main — including SSG prerender and FTP Deployment to the hosting server. Environment Variables are managed exclusively as GitHub Secrets, never in the repository. Commits follow Conventional Commits for automatic changelogs.