Git it yet?

Rule #1: Use version control.
Rule #2: Always use version control.

It regularly saves my skin, and you end up with far fewer backups scattered across your disk. Choosing the right tool for the right job is as important as getting the job done. My personal favorite: Git.

Git is a version control tool originally written by Linus Torvalds for Linux. It can take a little getting used to if you are coming from cvs land. But once you get used to the way things work in the git world, you'll appreciate the power that comes with. Here's something I came across on the Ycombinator: Scott Chacon's advanced git tips.