Source control refers to the practice of storing files (containing program source code and other project artifacts) in a common repository. Using source control, many developers can work on the same project (including the same project file) without loss of data.

The source control repository can be queried for a detailed listing of the changes that occurred each time a file was edited. Files in the source control repository that are open for editing can also be reverted to their previous state.

You can manage the files in a business rule application (including rule projects, business rule files, and business object models) using any of the third-party source control providers, such as Visual SourceSafe®, integrated into Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

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