From Punch Cards to Git: A Brief History of Version Control

Believe it or not, there was a time before Git! And even longer ago there was a time before version control itself! Come learn all about the version control systems of yesteryear, such as SCSS and RCS. Stick around to learn the horrors of file locking and versioning. Gaze into the madness that is Darcs patch theory. Escape with a broad grasp on the history of version control, different paradigms, and how we all ended up using Git today. Then we'll attempt to gaze deep into our crystal ball to envision possible version control futures.
Brian Meeker is a remote software engineer who occasionally leaves his basement in Indiana. A recovering Perl monger, Brian loves writing applications across a variety of technologies and platforms. He gets to indulge this as a consultant at InfernoRed Technology. Brian is also the founder of the now defunct Richmond Tech meetup, where he learned how difficult it is is to organize a monthly meetup in an area with a very small tech community. Outside of work, Brian is a devoted father, avid Magic: The Gathering player, and lover of metal.