Git, and other version control software, is a great tool for keeping track of software projects. However, I am often conflicted over what I actually need to keep, and what can be thrown away. There are many different git branching strategies that utilize many small, disposable branches in order to foster a clean master branch. There are also many repository structures that prefer to keep as many changes as possible, in order to get a full history of what has transpired.

Library Science: Preservation Criteria

1) uniqueness 2) irreplaceability 3) high level of impact – over time or place 4) high level of influence 5) representation of a type 6) comparative value